Source: Nblxer, AdobeStockCauliflower has a pleasant and neutral taste, and it also cooks down beautifully. It's precisely the combination of these factors that makes it a great base for cream soups. We're sharing 15 easy recipes!
1. Cauliflower Cream Soup with Chicken Broth
Source: za-edoy.ruIt's best to use a richer broth to enhance the flavor.
You will need: 150 g cauliflower, 40 g onion, 40 g carrots, 70 g potatoes, 400 ml chicken broth, 100 ml cream, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables, cover them with broth, and boil until tender. Blend everything together, season to taste, and add cream. Heat the soup for another 2 minutes.
2. Cauliflower Cream Soup with Sour Cream
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruTraditionally, cream is added to cream soups for consistency, but we offer an alternative.
You will need: 1 kg cauliflower, 300 g potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 liter water, 100 ml sour cream, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Chop the onion and carrot, and sauté until soft. Add chopped potatoes and cauliflower florets, pour in hot water, and boil the soup until the vegetables are cooked. Blend it, season to taste, add sour cream and chopped herbs, and heat for a couple more minutes.
3. Cauliflower and Potato Cream Soup
Source: za-edoy.ruIf you want to make the cream soup more filling, potatoes are always a winning option.
You will need: 500 g cauliflower, 200 g potatoes, 100 ml cream, 1 onion, 30 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Sauté chopped onion in butter until soft, add potato cubes, cauliflower florets, and pour in hot water to cover the vegetables.
Boil everything together for 20-25 minutes, drain some of the water, and blend the vegetables. Add cream and a little of the cooking water if needed, season, and simmer the soup for another 2-3 minutes.
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4. Cauliflower Cream Soup with Leek and Milk
Source: dzen.ruA delicate soup in the best traditions of French cuisine.
You will need: 1 leek, 800 ml milk, 1 head cauliflower, 20 g butter, 1 pinch nutmeg.
Preparation: Blanch cauliflower florets for 2 minutes in boiling water. Chop the leek and sauté it in butter until soft. Add cauliflower and nutmeg, pour in milk, and simmer for about 10 minutes until the cauliflower is tender. Blend the soup.
5. Cauliflower Cream Soup with Rice
Source: nvkz-tub.ruAn original and hearty option when you want something a bit more interesting.
You will need: 350 g cauliflower, 150 g onion, 150 g carrots, 50 g short-grain rice, 200 ml cream, 800 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Chop and sauté onion and carrots until soft, add rinsed rice and boiling water. Then add cauliflower florets and spices, and cook the soup for about 15 minutes until the ingredients are done. Blend it, add cream, and stir.
6. Cauliflower Cream Soup with Zucchini
Source: postila.ruThe most summery cream soup recipe in this selection, and also light and diet-friendly.
You will need: 500 g zucchini, 500 g cauliflower, 150 g carrots, 150 g onion, spices.
Preparation: Chop the vegetables. Sauté onion and carrots for 5 minutes, add zucchini and cauliflower, season, and cover with water. Simmer the soup for about 20 minutes, drain some of the broth, and blend everything.
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7. Cauliflower Cream Soup with Carrots
Source: pinterest.comWe recommend adding a little turmeric or curry for a brighter color.
You will need: 500 g cauliflower, 300 g carrots, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp olive oil, 35 g flour, 500 ml milk, spices.
Preparation: Boil carrots and cauliflower until tender. Sauté flour for just 1 minute in a mixture of both oils and pour in hot milk, stirring constantly. Season, bring almost to a boil. Blend the vegetables with some of their cooking liquid. Combine them with the milk, simmer for another 2 minutes, blend again, and season.
8. Cauliflower and Broccoli Cream Soup
Source: volgastory.ruCauliflower and broccoli combine beautifully in a variety of dishes.
You will need: 350 g cauliflower, 200 g broccoli, 1 onion, 500 ml cream, 20 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Chop and sauté onion in butter until soft. Finely chop both types of cabbage, add them to the pan and season to taste. Sauté until soft, stirring. Pour in cream and 150 ml water, bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Blend the soup and serve.
9. Cauliflower Cream Soup with Cheese
Source: attuale.ruUse hard or processed cheese to your taste.
You will need: 1 head cauliflower, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 potatoes, 100 ml cream, 100 g cheese, spices.
Preparation: Boil cauliflower florets until tender. Chop onion and carrot, and sauté for 5-7 minutes. Add chopped potatoes and fry for another couple of minutes. Pour in 400-500 ml water and boil until potatoes are cooked.
Add cauliflower, simmer the soup for another 2 minutes, and blend. Add cream, spices, and grated cheese. Simmer the cream soup until the cheese dissolves, stirring.
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10. Cauliflower and Pumpkin Cream Soup
Source: dzen.ruOne of the pleasant features of this soup is its appetizing orange hue.
You will need: 200 g pumpkin, 200 g cauliflower, 2 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 100 ml cream, spices.
Preparation: Chop onion, carrot, and garlic, and sauté until soft. Roughly chop potatoes, pumpkin, and cauliflower. Add the sautéed vegetables and 300 ml water, and cook the soup until the vegetables are tender. Season, blend it, and add cream.
11. Cauliflower Cream Soup with Corn
Source: pulse.mail.ruCorn can be fresh, frozen, or canned – it doesn't matter.
You will need: 500 ml broth, 500 ml milk, 500 g cauliflower, 2 potatoes, 200 g corn, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, herbs, spices, 50 g hard cheese, 1 tbsp flour.
Preparation: Chop onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent. Add flour and stir. Then add chopped potatoes, simmer for 3 minutes, and pour in broth and milk. Bring to a boil and cook the soup for 15 minutes.
Roast or blanch cauliflower florets until soft, add them to the soup along with corn and grated cheese. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, stirring. Blend the soup, season to taste, and sprinkle with herbs.
12. Cauliflower and Mushroom Cream Soup
Source: ok.ruIf you want to use wild mushrooms – clean them thoroughly and blanch for 15-20 minutes.
You will need: 250 g cauliflower, 250 g mushrooms, 1 onion, 100 ml heavy cream (30% fat), 200 ml water or broth, 30 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Blanch cauliflower florets for 2-3 minutes. Chop onion and mushrooms, and sauté for about 5 minutes in butter. Add cabbage, water, cream, and spices. Simmer the soup for 10 minutes and blend it.
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13. Cauliflower Cream Soup with Coconut Milk
Source: liveinternet.ruA completely vegan recipe, without regular milk or cream.
You will need: 250 g cauliflower, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp short-grain rice, paprika, curry, nutmeg, spices.
Preparation: Cook rice until done. Chop onion and garlic, sauté until soft, add cauliflower, and cover with 1 cup water. Cook everything for 20 minutes, add remaining ingredients, and heat for another 1 minute. Blend the soup.
14. Cauliflower Cream Soup with Chicken
Source: womanisation.ruA hearty and healthy cream soup recipe, rich in protein.
You will need: 400 g cauliflower, 1 potato, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 cloves garlic, 1 chicken fillet, 150 ml cream, spices.
Preparation: Cover chicken with water, boil until cooked, and chop the meat. Chop onion, carrot, and garlic, and sauté until soft. Boil potatoes and cauliflower in broth until tender. Add the sautéed vegetables, chicken, and spices, and simmer for another 3 minutes. Blend the soup, season, and pour in cream.
15. Cauliflower Cream Soup with Tomatoes
Source: pinterest.comA diet-friendly soup without cream or other fatty products.
You will need: 400 g cauliflower, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, spices.
Preparation: Chop onion, carrot, and cauliflower, cover with water or broth, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Peel and grate tomatoes, add them to the soup and season. Simmer for another 5 minutes and blend the soup.