Roasted Garlic Soup

This velvety soup achieves its creamy texture from blended cauliflower, not cream. Roasted garlic and sharp cheddar add rich flavor, while keeping it lighter than traditional cream soups. The Creamiest Cauliflower Soup Without The Cream I've been perfecting this cozy soup recipe that brings together roasted cauliflower a whole head of garlic and sharp cheddar cheese. The magic is how creamy it gets without any heavy cream or flour. It's pure comfort food that happens to be good for you too. What Makes This Soup Special There's something amazing about how roasted garlic and cauliflower transform when blended together. When you add that melty cheddar it creates the most velvety texture. Best part? No cream needed the vegetables do all the work. Your Shopping List Fresh Cauliflower: 1 whole head cut into florets Sweet Garlic: 1 whole head for roasting Savory Onion: 1 medium diced fine Rich Broth: 4 cups vegetable stock Sharp Cheddar: 1 cup freshly grated Good Olive Oil: For roasting and cooking Simple Seasonings: Salt and fresh black pepper Pretty Garnishes: Green onions extra cheese croutons or toasted bread Let's Make Your Soup Start With Roasting Spread your cauliflower on a pan drizzle with oil season well. Wrap your garlic head in foil with oil. Roast at 400°F until everything's golden about 30-40 minutes. Build The Base Cook those onions in olive oil until they're soft and smell amazing. Make It Smooth Blend your roasted veggies with broth until silky. Use your blender or immersion blender whatever you have. Add The Cheesy Magic Heat it up and stir in that cheddar watch it melt into creamy perfection about 10-15 minutes. Make It Pretty Serve in bowls top with green onions more cheese and crunchy croutons. Make It Your Own Extra Veggies: Toss in carrots celery or some greens Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce Plant Based: Use vegan cheese to make it dairy free Extra Thick: Use less broth for a thicker soup Cliquer sur lire la suite Keeping It Fresh Fresh Storage: Keeps in the fridge 3-4 days in airtight containers Future Meals: Freezes beautifully for 2-3 months just thaw before reheating Frequently Asked Questions How do I get the smoothest texture? Blend thoroughly in batches if needed, and adjust liquid amount for desired consistency. Can I make it dairy-free? Skip the cheese and add nutritional yeast for a similar savory flavor. The cauliflower provides the creamy texture. What makes it creamy without cream? Blending roasted cauliflower creates a naturally creamy texture without adding heavy cream. Can I freeze this soup? Yes, but dairy may separate slightly. Reheat gently and whisk to recombine. How can I make it thicker? Start with less broth and add more until you reach desired consistency. Cauliflower Cheddar Soup A creamy soup made with roasted cauliflower and whole garlic head, finished with sharp cheddar. No cream needed for this comforting bowl. Prep Time 10 Minutes Cook Time 35 Minutes Total Time 45 Minutes By: Zaho Category: Side Dishes Difficulty: Easy Cuisine: American Yield: 4 Servings (4 bowls) Dietary: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Cliquer sur lire la suite Ingredients 01 1 large cauliflower head, cut in florets. 02 1 whole garlic head. 03 1 medium yellow onion, diced. 04 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided. 05 4 cups vegetable broth. 06 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded. 07 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste. 08 Black pepper to taste. 09 For garnish: Green onions. 10 Extra cheddar. 11 Croutons or toasted bread. Instructions Step 01 Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet. Toss cauliflower with oil. Wrap garlic in foil with oil. Step 02 Cook 30-35 minutes. Flip halfway. Until cauliflower browns. Let garlic cool. Step 03 Heat oil in pot. Sauté onion 5-8 minutes. Step 04 Combine vegetables, broth. Squeeze in roasted garlic. Blend until smooth. Step 05 Return to pot. Add cheese. Simmer 10-15 minutes. Add garnishes. Notes No cream needed. Can adjust thickness. Freezes well. Great winter meal. Naturally creamy. Make ahead friendly. Cliquer sur lire la suite Tools You'll Need Baking sheet. Large pot. Blender. Aluminum foil. Sharp knife.