By Chris, January 18, 2020

I woke up today, to morning coffee by my bedside. Thanks to my adoring husband joe. Snow blanketing the world outside with a high of 17 degrees today, made me think of soup. Warm, comforting, cheesy soup. I had just bought a head of cauliflower yesterday and decided … yes! lets marry the two and so…I went to work in the kitchen. Like a mad scientist I chopped, stirred ,and combined ingredients . Jotting items, amounts and seasonings as I went along, adjusting to fit my taste. This post does not have step by step photos or instructions due to the last minute whirlwind of creating. lol. I honestly was so excited !!! and just finishing my bowl of warm, cheesy, satisfying cauliflower soup, I knew I had to share it with all of you!!! so without further ado….

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium size head of cauliflower broken into small florets
  • 1/2 large onion diced
  • 3 big cloves of garlic minced
  • 20 oz vegetable broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup of flour
  • 3 cups of almond milk
  • 2 8 oz blocks of sharp cheddar shredded
  • 1/4 cup of fresh parsley chopped fine
  • 3 scallions chopped fine
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder

Directions:

In a large saucepan, add the cauliflower, onion, minced garlic and vegetable broth. Cover and cook on medium / low heat until the veggies are tender.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk until smooth. Cook for about 3 minutes to remove the flour taste. Gradually add the milk while whisking and cook til bubbly. Cook for about 5 minutes , whisking often until slightly thickened.

Remove from the heat. Add cheddar, parsley, scallions, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Whisk until cheese is completely melted.

Pour the cheese mixture into the cauliflower pot and mix well . Simmer together for about 10 minutes. Ready to serve !

Notes:

  • You can use any milk you like, such a whole milk, or 2 %
  • Adding a pich of cayenne pepper would give it a nice hint of heat
  • Serve along side a simple salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal
  • Chicken broth can be substituted for vegetable broth

I hope you enjoy this warm, comforting cheesy cauliflower soup as much as we did ! As always, hit like and leave a coment below.

Have a great weekend! Enjoy!!!!

Thanks,

Chris