ellen's super cream of cauliflower soup

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

I have made a lot of cream of broccoli soup, but had never tried it with cauliflower instead. So I whipped this up today, improvising as I went. It turned out very tasty!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ellen's super cream of cauliflower soup

  • 1 md
    head cauliflower, cut in small florets
  • 1/2 c
    carrots, chopped small
  • 1/2 c
    celery, chopped very small
  • 1 - 2 sm
    potatoes, cubed
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 4 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 2 c
    finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced onion
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper

How To Make ellen's super cream of cauliflower soup

  • Cut cauliflower florets ready to cook.
    1
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the vegetables.
  • Vegetables simmering
    2
    When vegetables begin boiling, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Vegetables simmering
    3
    In the same large pot, melt the butter. Then add the flour, stirring until incorporated.
  • 4
    Slowly add milk and cream, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.
  • 5
    Stir in seasonings and add cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Super Cauliflower Soup, ready for serving.
    6
    Add the drained vegetables to the mixture in the pot. Heat over low to medium until soup is hot.
  • 7
    Serve with bread or crackers of your choice.

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