Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup. Bursting with flavor from cauliflower, cheese, and spices, this soup is perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, it’s a must-try recipe for any soup lover.
Ingredients
Soup Base:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium sweet white or yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 ounce reduced-sodium chicken broth
Soup:
- 2 pounds cauliflower florets
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth. Add cauliflower, and cover skillet. Let the cauliflower steam until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
- Carefully add cauliflower and broth mixture to a blender. Add in half-and-half and dry mustard. Blend until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in shredded cheese, and let melt.
- Garnish with a pinch of shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Broth: You can use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- Cauliflower: Frozen cauliflower can be used; skip additional steaming.
- Half-and-half: Adjust based on dietary preferences.
- Cheese: Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavor.
- Blending: Blend thoroughly for a creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Blending, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 128 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 365mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
