Description
Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This velvety soup combines the rich flavors of roasted garlic and sharp cheddar cheese with creamy cauliflower, creating a warm hug in a bowl. Easy to prepare and perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this soup is both satisfying and nutritious. Serve it as a starter or alongside crusty bread for a delicious meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 4 cups florets)
- 1 bulb garlic
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice off the top of the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until caramelized.
- While garlic roasts, chop cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into the pot along with cauliflower florets. Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is tender (about 10 minutes). Blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Return to low heat, stir in cheddar cheese and heavy cream until melted and combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 366mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 36mg