Cauliflower cheese soup Recipe

Name: Cauliflower cheese soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets; 2 Leeks, trimmed, cleaned and sliced; 2 slice Bread, roughly cut into small cubes; 600 ml Chicken stock; 300 ml Milk; 100 grams Cheddar cheese, grated; 25 grams Butter; 3 tbsp Vegetable oil; 2 tsp Prepared English mustard; 1 tsp Ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp Paprika

Servings: persons

1
Place the cauliflower florets in a saucepan with the stalk and milk and bring to the boil.
2
Reduse the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
3
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a frying pan and cook the leeks over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
4
Add the mustard and nutmeg to cauliflower, and stir in the cheese.
5
Transfer to a food processor and whizz until smooth.
6
Return to the pan stir in the leeks and season with a little pepper.
7
Heat through gently while cooking.
8
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat.
9
Toss the bread cubes with the paparika and cook the croutons, stirring frequently, for 2-3 mins until golden and crisp.
10
Drain oil on kitchen paper.
11
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and scatter the croutons on over the top.

548

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets, 2 Leeks, trimmed, cleaned and sliced, 2 slice Bread, roughly cut into small cubes, 600 ml Chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower cheese soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cauliflower cheese soup

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Variations & substitutions

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