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Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

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Cheesy Cauliflower Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

I love cauliflower so much…I'm so obsessed with it. But I haven't blogged many cauliflower recipes…not sure why! At parties, when there's a vegetable tray, I eat all of the cauliflower. I love to roast it and I love to have it in stir fries. Curtis on the other hand, he kind of turns his nose up at it. I don't know why…I can't understand it. He LOVES vegetables but he doesn't get my obsession with cauliflower!

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime: Comfort Classics, Freezer Food, 16-Minute Meals, and Other Delicious Ways to Solve Supper!

I was so excited to receive a copy of Ree's cookbook…The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime: Comfort Classics, Freezer Food, 16-Minute Meals, and Other Delicious Ways to Solve Supper. I actually contribute to her blog too…check out my posts here.

But she didn't ask me to review the cookbook, I requested a copy from her publisher and was thrilled to start making recipes from it!

skillet lasagna for dinner tonite! From Ree's @thepioneerwoman cooks dinnertime (latest cookbook!) ???????? #thepioneerwoman #dinner #instagood

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Cheesy Cauliflower Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

Back to this soup…with tons of cauliflower in it!

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

First cook some bacon!

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

Then, the onions.

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

Add the cauliflower.

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

In a separate pot, melt butter.

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

Make a roux.

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

Then add in milk, here's where I changed it up a little bit. I used almond milk instead.

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

Back in the other pot with the cauliflower.

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

Use an immersion blender to blend the soup.

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

Be careful and don't get soup all over your kitchen! 🙂

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

It's just the two of us so whenever I make soup, we have a ton leftover, I always freeze it for quick lunches and dinners!

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

And guess what? I couldn't get over how much Curtis loved this soup! I think he was as surprised as I was! I loved it too. And I love that almond milk works in this soup! I'm going to keep trying to cook and bake more and more with it!

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Cheesy Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 thin slices bacon cut into small pieces
  • 1 large onion finely diced
  • 1 cauliflower head cut into small florets
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun spice more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper more to taste
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 Tablespoons 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups whole milk I used almond milk!
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese more to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons minced parsley
  • kosher salt to taste optional

Instructions

  • In a large pot, fry the bacon pieces over medium-high heat until crisp.
  • Remove the bits from the pan and drain on a paper towel. Pour off the grease and return the pot to the stove, leaving the bacon bits to the side for now.
  • Add the onion to the pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring continuously, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until translucent.
  • Add the cauliflower, sprinkle with the Cajun spice and pepper...
  • And cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, or until the cauliflower starts turning golden brown.
  • Pour in the broth, stir, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Next, use an immersion blender...
  • To puree the soup slightly, or all the way, if you prefer. (Or use a regular blender and puree the soup in batches; don't fill more than halfway when the soup is hot!)
  • In a separate saucepan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour...
  • And whisk to form a roux for about 2 minutes...
  • Then pour in the milk. Cook, whisking continuously, until the mixture becomes thick, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the half-and-half.
  • Pour the white sauce into the partially pureed soup.
  • Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the soup back to a boil for 3 to 5 minutes to thicken it.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the sour cream and cheese. Stir until fully melted.
  • Finally, stir in the parsley. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding salt if desired.
  • And serve it piping hot in a bowl!

Notes

from The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime: Comfort Classics, Freezer Food, 16-Minute Meals, and Other Delicious Ways to Solve Supper! by Ree Drummond
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Disclosure: I was sent a review copy of Ree's cookbook for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own and I only share with you what I love. There are affiliate links in this post.

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Categories: Recipes, Soup Tags: bacon, cauliflower, chicken broth, half and half, milk, onions, parsley Posted: January 13, 2016 Updated: February 4, 2022

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    1. Summer says

      February 11, 2016 at 12:21 pm

      This soup is real goodness ♥

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    2. Kathy C says

      January 18, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      Totally get the ♥♥♥ for cauliflower. My husband … not so much (ok, not at all!). This sounds amazing- thanks for sharing the recipe! Happy New Year♥

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    3. Patty K says

      January 14, 2016 at 9:39 pm

      I love the versatility of cauliflower and how it can easily be swapped to make heavy dishes lighter! From mashed potatoes to creamy pasta sauce, you can hardly tell the difference!

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    4. Toni | BoulderLocavore says

      January 14, 2016 at 9:52 am

      This sounds so good! I DO completely get your obsession!

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