Winning Cream of Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Winning Cream of Cauliflower Soup Recipe Winning Cream of Cauliflower Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

Meet the Cook: Generally, my husband isn't a soup fan - but his spoon's poised and ready for this version. I adapted this rich and creamy concoction from a recipe I tasted at a local restaurant...and it's since become a popular item on my "menu". -Carol Reaves, San Antonio, Texas

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Winning Cream of Cauliflower Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Cook: 40 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
30 40 70

Ingredients

  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, grated
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, chopped
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Fresh tarragon, optional

Directions

  • In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots, celery and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Add cauliflower, broth, parsley, salt and pepper, basil and tarragon. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk and whipping cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add to cauliflower mixture. Cook for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Garnish with tarragon if desired. Yield: 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 286 calories, 23 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 1,083 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Cream of Cauliflower Soup in Country Woman July/August 1999, p29

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Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2013 by madbw722

VERY tasty. I did add a little worchestershire sauce. I agree - not a thick as the picture but delicish! I liked it b/c it was one of the few recipes that did not require cheese - which bumps up the fat, salt, and calories. Even better the next day reheated as the flavors have had a chance to fully develop.

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2012 by ohnj

This is delicious but does it really have 75% of my daily sat. fat in one cup? There must be a way to fix this for my family's health... olive oil instead of butter? Please post if you find a way!

Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2012 by contrarywife

Good soup ... it never did thicken for me though. I added a couple tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to bump up the flavor a bit. I might try dried thyme as opposed to the tarragon next time.

Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2012 by dimich

I love this soup! Make it often.

Reviewed on Sep. 01, 2011 by time2cook

Great way to use up cauliflower. Really good with a few bacon bits crumbled on top. I agree, put a few cups in the food processor then add back to soup to make it creamier, but still leaves plenty of delicious chunks.

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2011 by Aleida

I made this soup last week while on vacation. It was delish. I didn't have whipping cream and used half and half. I already have plans to make it for two other gatherings. Thanks for a great recipe.

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2011 by LoriAnnV

We love this soup, and we're not even big cauliflower fans.

Some adjustments: I blend the soup a bit to make it a little smoother. I also replace the milk with skim, which cuts it down to 250 calories per cup. Replace the whipping cream with whole milk, and the recipe is now about 200 calories per cup.

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2011 by dimich

Loved this soup!!!!

 
 

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