Creamy Cauliflower Soup With Cheesy Garlic Loaf

Name: Creamy Cauliflower Soup With Cheesy Garlic Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 50 g butter; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 None onion, chopped; 2 None shallots, chopped; 2 sticks celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 700 g cauliflower, finely chopped; 125 ml good-quality chicken or vegetable stock; 125 ml single cream, plus extra, to serve; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp ground white pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper or chilli powder (optional); 60 g Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated; None None squeeze of lemon juice; None None chopped fresh chives, for garnish; None None FOR THE CHEESY GARLIC LOAF; 50 g butter, softened; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 None good-quality loaf of bread, cut partway through into 2.5cm slices; None None handful grated Parmesan or Cheddar

Servings: persons

50 g butter
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 None onion, chopped
2 None shallots, chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled
700 g cauliflower, finely chopped
125 ml good-quality chicken or vegetable stock
125 ml single cream, plus extra, to serve
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground white pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper or chilli powder (optional)
60 g Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated
None None squeeze of lemon juice
None None chopped fresh chives, for garnish
None None FOR THE CHEESY GARLIC LOAF
50 g butter, softened
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 None good-quality loaf of bread, cut partway through into 2.5cm slices
None None handful grated Parmesan or Cheddar

1
Preheat oven to 200u00b0C/180u00b0C fan/gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2
To make the soup, heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add onion, shallots, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 mins, or until softened.
3
Add cauliflower and stock. Cover and simmer for 15-20 mins, until cauliflower is softened. Add cream, nutmeg, pepper and cayenne (if using). Simmer for 5 mins. Stir in cheese and heat until melted. Add lemon juice to taste and season with salt.
4
To make the cheesy garlic loaf, combine butter, garlic, parsley and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Evenly spread mixture on the cut edges of the bread. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 5-10 mins, until the cheese has melted and the bread is just crusty.
5
To serve, ladle soup into bowls, scatter with chives and add a splash of extra cream. Serve with cheesy garlic loaf.

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 50 g butter, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 None onion, chopped, 2 None shallots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Cauliflower Soup With Cheesy Garlic Loaf 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 Soup With Cheesy Garlic Loaf

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