Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup: because who knew eating healthy could taste this indulgent? Cauliflower never had it this good. We roast it to perfection with garlic, then drown it in sharp cheddar cheese. The result? A velvety, creamy soup that might make you forget you’re eating vegetables.
It’s the kind of dish that convinces you that roasting really does make everything better. Plus, the roasted garlic adds that punch of flavor you never knew you needed in your life. This is comfort food pretending to be a vegetable—sneaky, delicious, and just what you need on a chilly day.
Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup
A creamy, cheesy cauliflower soup with the rich flavors of roasted garlic and sharp cheddar.
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower head chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bulb garlic top trimmed off
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drizzle the cauliflower florets and garlic bulb with olive oil. Wrap the garlic in foil and place both on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 30 minutes, until cauliflower is golden and tender.
- In a large pot, sauté the onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and add them to the pot along with the roasted cauliflower.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Blend the soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh chives and serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 60%
- Calcium: 15%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 10%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Add a dash of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor twist.
- Use extra sharp cheddar for a more pronounced cheese flavor.
- Serve with crispy bacon bits for added crunch and flavor.
Summary of the Recipe
A creamy, cheesy cauliflower soup with the rich flavors of roasted garlic and sharp cheddar.
Servings of the Recipe
Serves 4.
Estimated Cost of the Recipe
Approximately $10.
Prep Time of the Recipe
20 minutes.
Cook Time of the Recipe
40 minutes.
Total Time Taken to Prepare the Recipe
1 hour.
Course
Soup.
Cuisine
American.
Equipment Required
- Baking sheet
- Large pot
- Blender or immersion blender
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients and Quantities Required
- 1 large cauliflower head, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bulb garlic, top trimmed off
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh chives for garnish
Instructions in Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drizzle the cauliflower florets and garlic bulb with olive oil. Wrap the garlic in foil and place both on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 30 minutes, until cauliflower is golden and tender.
- In a large pot, sauté the onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and add them to the pot along with the roasted cauliflower.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Blend the soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh chives and serve hot.
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 60%
- Calcium: 15%
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 10%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Add a dash of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor twist.
- Use extra sharp cheddar for a more pronounced cheese flavor.
- Serve with crispy bacon bits for added crunch and flavor.
