Description
Cheddar Cauliflower and Roasted Garlic Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms both body and soul. This creamy soup combines the subtle sweetness of roasted garlic with the earthy flavor of fresh cauliflower, all enveloped in a rich, velvety texture thanks to sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this recipe is straightforward enough for novice cooks yet impressive enough to delight your dinner guests. Serve it warm alongside crusty bread or a crisp salad, and savor the deliciousness that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped
- 1 bulb roasted garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Wrap whole garlic bulbs in foil with olive oil and place alongside the cauliflower. Roast for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- Transfer roasted cauliflower to a pot, add vegetable broth to cover by an inch, and bring to simmer over medium heat.
- After about 10 minutes of simmering, squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the pot. Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Blend mixture until creamy using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or chives if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg