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Creamy Cauliflower and Potato Soup

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January 22, 2015
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4 Ratings
Creamy Cauliflower and Potato Soup
Photo by Mark Weinberg
  • Serves 4 to 6
Author Notes

I love it when I come across a recipe that inspires me to buy the ingredients on my next shopping trip and make it for lunch or dinner. This was such a recipe, and a big shout out to Seana at Cottage Grove House, who makes beautiful, easy-to-make homemade fresh dishes and shares them for people like me!

This is a perfect, light supper for any day of the year. Serve it up with thick slices of crusty, buttered bread. This can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth and omitting the optional bacon garnish. Adapted from Luscious Cauliflower Soup/Cottage Grove House. —anotherfoodieblogger

Test Kitchen Notes

Anotherfoodieblogger's Creamy Cauliflower and Potato Soup was an easy, no fuss recipe. This soup is very filling and could be eaten along with a simple salad with an acidic bite (can you say April Bloomfield's lemon caper dressing?) to balance out the rich creamy soup. Add a chunk of good bread with a chewy crust, and it's a winter night's perfect meal. I actually tried the soup two ways, one was a little chunky, partially blended, and one was totally blitzed in my Vitamix to a velvety consistency. They were both excellent. Well done! —navahfrost

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced sweet yellow onion
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 head cauliflower, cored and roughly chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth, preferably homemade or low sodium
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup crème fraîche
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (not pre-shredded)
  • Snipped chives or green onion, for garnish
  • Chopped cooked bacon, for garnish (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook about 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the cauliflower and potatoes and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the broth and bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 more minutes. Remove from the heat.
  4. In a blender, food processor, or with an immersion blender, blend about half the soup until desired consistency. Stir in the cheese, half-and-half, and crème fraîche.
  5. Garnish with snipped chives and bacon bits (optional). Season with salt and pepper to taste, depending on the garnishes used. Serve with warm crusty, buttered bread.
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13 Reviews

Soop99
Soop99 March 19, 2022
This was delicious even better the next day ! My 8yo loved it, I even used it as a base for a quick mac and cheese. It was a hit
 
anotherfoodieblogger
anotherfoodieblogger March 19, 2022
So good to hear, thank you!
 
Eric-Maria O.
Eric-Maria O. September 30, 2020
Starting a new position in my job , and its a Deli and Soup kinda place , from scratch type of scene. Just need to know about my conversions to 20 gallons for a week. Thank you!!!
 
Eric-Maria O.
Eric-Maria O. September 30, 2020
Starting a new position in my job , and its a Deli and Soup kinda place , from scratch type of scene. Just need to know about my conversions to 20 gallons for a week. Thank you!!
 
Eric-Maria O.
Eric-Maria O. September 30, 2020
Starting a new position in my job , and its a Deli and Soup kinda place , from scratch type of scene. Just need to know about my conversions to 20 gallons for a week. Thank you!
 
Alanna R.
Alanna R. January 21, 2016
Trying this tonight, can't wait! Sounds so delicious.
 
JanetFL
JanetFL April 9, 2015
Sounds delicious - saving it! If it wasn't over 80 degrees, I would be making it today!
 
Foodie1
Foodie1 March 8, 2015
This soup is a great combo of cauliflower and potatoes. I added 1 tsp of curry powder (Madhur Jaffrey. My Curry Powder) and enjoyed the light spice.
 
anotherfoodieblogger
anotherfoodieblogger March 14, 2015
Oops sorry for the late reply, I have been down and out with the flu all week. I bet the curry powder was an excellent addition! Thank you for the comment. :)
 
inpatskitchen
inpatskitchen February 12, 2015
Warmest Congrats on the CP!!
 
anotherfoodieblogger
anotherfoodieblogger February 12, 2015
Why thank you so much ipk!
 
Karen B.
Karen B. February 2, 2015
I have tried this soup a couple of times and every time, it is so delicious! It is a family favorite in our house.
 
anotherfoodieblogger
anotherfoodieblogger February 3, 2015
Thank you Karen, I am so glad your family has been enjoying this!