Creamy Cauliflower And Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Cauliflower And Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup diced sweet yellow onion; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 1/2 head cauliflower, cored and roughly chopped; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth, preferably homemade or low sodium; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1/4 cup creme fraiche; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (not pre-shredded); Snipped chives or green onion, for garnish; Chopped cooked bacon, for garnish (optional); Salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced sweet yellow onion
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 head cauliflower, cored and roughly chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
5 cups chicken or vegetable broth, preferably homemade or low sodium
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup creme fraiche
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (not pre-shredded)
Snipped chives or green onion, for garnish
Chopped cooked bacon, for garnish (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

1
Heat the olive oil in a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the minced garlic and cook about 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the cauliflower and potatoes and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
3
Add the broth and bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 more minutes. Remove from the heat.
4
In a blender, food processor, or with an immersion blender, blend about half the soup until desired consistency. Stir in the cheese, half-and-half, and creme fraiche.
5
Garnish with snipped chives and bacon bits (optional). Season with salt and pepper to taste, depending on the garnishes used. Serve with warm crusty, buttered bread.

756

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup diced sweet yellow onion, 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced, 1/2 head cauliflower, cored and roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Cauliflower And Potato 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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Creamy Cauliflower And Potato Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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