Hearty Fall Cream of Cauliflower Soup Recipe
Cream of cauliflower soup is the perfect choice for a breezy and cool fall day. Its velvety, rich texture and comforting warmth make it a delightful way to ward off the chill! With cauliflower in season during the fall, we enjoy savoring the freshness and flavors of this nutritious veggie. Packed with vitamins and minerals, it not only warms your body but also supports your overall health during the colder months. The versatility of this soup allows you to customize it with various spices and herbs, adding a touch of fall's warmth in any way you can dream up… maybe with ingredients like nutmeg, cinnamon, or cayenne pepper. It's a filling and satisfying option, ideal for keeping you nice and warm, and with a full belly. Fall… here we come!
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Cream of Cauliflower with Broccoli Microgreens: a Warm and Cozy Favorite
Sprinkling a handful of broccoli microgreens as a subtle garnish on a bowl of this creamy cauliflower soup is a great addition…. to this or any soup really! The broccoli’s mild and familiar flavor enhances the overall taste without overpowering the creamy goodness. These tiny greens bring a burst of color and a crisp texture—making the soup not only a joy to behold with your eyes, but also a delight for the taste buds as well! This is a great example of how microgreens can be added to any meal with ease. A simple, yet effective way, to add a touch of freshness and nutrition to any of your regular or seasonal favorites.
How to Make Cream of Cauliflower Soup
For the best results, a stick blender or emulsifier is best for this recipe. If you don’t have one, a food processor, or blender will do the trick.
Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
8 tbsp butter
1 - 2 cups heavy cream (see notes!)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Notes
This is a simple recipe—once you perfect it. To skip a few rounds of trial and error, be sure to read the ‘Like a Pro’ section below!
Instructions
Chop cauliflower into pieces the size of small florets. Size isn’t critical because it’s going to be blended up eventually.
Melt butter in a large pan on your stove top over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and garlic.
Cook for about five minutes until the onions are translucent and tender. Take care to ensure the onions do not brown in the pan. If they brown, it will discolor the soup!
Add the chopped cauliflower to the pan.
Cook for 7-10 minutes until cauliflower is fork tender, stirring occasionally to keep from browning.
If the cauliflower soaks up too much butter and the pan starts to go dry, add water in small amounts to keep the ingredients from burning.
Add salt and pepper.
Remove pan from heat.
Use stick blender to blend ingredients directly in pan. If using food processor or blender, transfer ingredients and blend.
Add cream (or cream and milk mixture), 1/2 cup at a time, while blending.
Stop blender after adding each 1/2 cup of cream to test consistency.
Once achieving desired consistency, return to pot to heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot—garnished with your favorite microgreens, of course—and enjoy!
How to Bring This Cream of Cauliflower Recipe to Life Like a Pro
While cream of cauliflower soup may seem a bit boring at first, why not view it as an empty canvas on which to build on whatever culinary creativity strikes you at the moment? This seemingly humble soup, with a little imagination, can become a delightful and impressive addition to your fall menu!
On Texture
Perfecting this soup is all about getting the texture right for whatever suits you. That said, the texture depends on the size of your head of cauliflower, and the amount of heavy cream you add to the recipe. If you prefer a lighter texture, also consider cutting the heavy cream with milk—and again, this comes down to what texture you prefer! More heavy cream will provide a richer, heartier, more cheesy-like soup. More milk will create a thinner, less rich texture. As always, experiment! Our thoughts are just a guide.
On Keeping it White
Considering the main ingredient in this soup is white, it is important to make sure that when heating ingredients over heat, nothing browns, or burns! As you add ingredients to your pan as described in the directions, take care to keep the ingredients on the move and not stuck to the bottom of the pan. If the butter gets soaked up by the ingredients too quickly and before they’re cooked, add water to the pan (in small amounts, as needed) to keep the ingredients from browning or burning.
Use the Purple Variety for Added Color
One way to go crazy with this simple recipe is by using vibrant purple cauliflower! Purple cauliflower has a beautiful hue, and is a bit sweeter than the normal varieties of cauliflower. The recipe above works no matter what cauliflower variety you choose, so blend a few colors together, or work different colors in different batches to create neat designs for serving.
Use this Cream of Cauliflower Recipe as a Base
This creamy cauliflower soup recipe can go in any direction you’d like, so use it as a base for experimentation. Add in complementary ingredients such as roasted garlic, caramelized onions, or any variety of spices, and it will completely transform! While you’re at it, throw in some meat—chicken or sausage would work great!
Cream of cauliflower soup is a simple and comforting option that's often underestimated! The soup's creamy richness provides a comforting base for our vibrant Back Mountain Microgreens that add both visual appeal and a refreshing burst of flavor. Microgreens also infuse a subtle crunch that complements the soup's velvety texture really well! Aside from microgreens though, whether enjoyed on its own or used as a foundation for more fanciful dishes, cream of cauliflower soup offers a delightful combination of ease and potential that suits both quick weeknight dinners and gourmet culinary creations—so add this recipe to this week’s lineup for your family and get in touch on Facebook or Instagram to let us know how it turned out!
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