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Simple One Pot Cauliflower Soup with Cheese

One pot recipes are my favorite: that’s why I love sharing so many of them with you, like this Cauliflower Soup with Cheese!

a white bowl of creamy cauliflower soup with croutons and a spoon.

No dishes and simple ingredients always make the easiest and best recipes. That’s why I have so many one-pot and simple recipes! You can’t go wrong when there’s so much going on, and simple recipes are always best.

Pressure cooker and instant pot recipes are popular, but personally I enjoy a soup simmering on my stovetop. Soups like that make the whole house smell of tasty, cheesy goodness. This creamy soup is definitely a cozy companion on those chillier days. With cauliflower florets combined with carrots and celery, there’s no replacing a tasty homemade soup.

The best cauliflower soup is a homemade one! Usually, that one’s immediately devoured. The result of this recipe is a low-carb soup that has a rich flavor and makes up an easy dinner!

Here are some good reasons to make this soup tonight:

  1. You can put it together quickly, just in one hour!
  2. If you have dietary restrictions, feel free to substitute several ingredients! Replace the milk with an alternative milk, and vegan cheese works well.
  3. Mix up this great recipe in the blender in batches or with an immersion blender. I love making it for smaller kids and toddlers.
Cauliflower soup in two bowls on a wooden board with a spoon on the side.

This recipe is a delicious and cheesy cauliflower soup. It combines carrot, celery, onion, and cauliflower to make the perfect blast of benefits all together in one dish!

Along with that, there’s milk to make it nice and creamy. While some people may use heavy cream in a soup to make it creamy, I think this soup is just right with milk. Top with chopped green onions and you’re good to go!

What’s beneficial about cauliflower soup?

Cauliflower is rich in antioxidants and fiber. Carrots are filled with beta-carotene and onions are anti-inflammatory. Additionally, the celery supports your digestive system while garlic boosts your immune system. It also helps to keep this soup low carb.

Enjoy this healthy and filling soup!

Key Ingredients

cauliflower soup with cheese ingredients spread- chicken broth, cauliflower, milk, olive oil, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cheese, carrot, and celery.

Cauliflower makes up the main flavors of this hot bowl of soup. I love using it as a base for soups because it is low carb and adds lots of flavor.

Carrot is rich in vitamin A and supports eye health.

Celery has vitamin C and vitamin K. These vitamins have antioxidants and support bone health.

Onion helps to fight inflammation. Additionally, it lowers the risk of heart disease.

Garlic is antimicrobial. It helps to reduce the risk of infections.

Chicken broth is the base to the creamy texture of this soup and adds loads of flavor.

Milk makes this soup the creamy goodness that you’ll love. You’ll need just one cup of milk.

Shredded cheese makes this blended soup a well loved one. Who can resist some tasty cheese?

Along with those ingredients, you’ll need olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to make Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Step 1: Cook onion and garlic

In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

chopped onion sauteing in a soup pot.

Step 2: Chop the vegetables

While the onion is cooking, wash and roughly chop the cauliflower, celery and the carrot.

chopped vegetables on a cutting board cauliflower celery and carrots.

Step 3: Add vegetables

When the onion is soft and ready, add the vegetables into the pot then add the broth and bring it to boil.

soup ingredients cauliflower celery carrots and onion in a large soup pot.

Step 4: Cook

Reduce the heat, cover the lid, and cook on low for 20 minutes until your vegetables are soft.

vegetable soup ingredients in a pot with broth.

Step 5: Add milk and puree

Add milk and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat and puree the soup in a blender (in small batches) and return it to the pot.

a batch of cauliflower soup blended in a blender.

Step 6: Season and add cheese

Season with salt and pepper. Add the cheese and mix until melted.

fully blended cauliflower soup in a large soup pot with cheese sprinkled on top.

Step 7: Garnish and serve

Before serving, garnish each plate with croutons and green onion.

a white bowl of creamy cauliflower soup with croutons and a spoon.

Expert Tips

  • Use an immersion blender in place of a regular blender for easier blending. This way, you don’t have to work in small batches. 
  • Garnish with chopped green onions on top for the flavor of fresh herbs.
  • This cauliflower soup recipe pairs well with homemade croutons. Alternatively, serve with a crusty bread such as this whole wheat bread recipe!

Recipe FAQs

Can I substitute the chicken broth?

Substitute the chicken broth for vegetable broth to make a vegetarian soup recipe.

What type of cheese works best for this soup?

Choose your favorite shredded cheese; sharp cheddar cheese, Gruyère, or a blend can add distinct flavors.

top view of a bowl of creamy cauliflower soup with croutons on top and chopped green onions sprinkled and a spoon.

Enjoy more soup recipes for the winter season:

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If you tried this One Pot Cauliflower Soup with Cheese or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how you enjoyed it in the📝 comments below. I love hearing from you!

top view of a bowl of creamy cauliflower soup with croutons on top and chopped green onions sprinkled and a spoon.

Simple One Pot Cauliflower Soup with Cheese

Healthy and nutritious with flavors of garlic, onion and cheese.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Meals
Cuisine: American, Soup
Allergy: Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings8
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup cheese, grated, mozzarella or parmesan
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
    1 small onion,, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic,
    chopped onion sauteing in a soup pot.
  • While the onion is cooking, wash and roughly chop the cauliflower, celery and the carrot.
    1 head cauliflower,, 2 stalks celery,, 1 large carrot,
    chopped vegetables on a cutting board cauliflower celery and carrots.
  • When the onion is soft and ready, add the vegetables into the pot then add the broth and bring it to boil.
    1 head cauliflower,, 1 large carrot,, 2 stalks celery,, 32 oz chicken broth
    soup ingredients cauliflower celery carrots and onion in a large soup pot.
  • Reduce the heat, cover the lid, and cook on low for 20 minutes until your vegetables are soft.
    vegetable soup ingredients in a pot with broth.
  • Add milk and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat and puree the soup in a blender (in small batches) and return it to the pot.
    1 cup milk
    cauliflower soup cooking in a pot.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Add the cheese and mix until melted.
    salt,, black pepper,, 1 cup cheese,
    fully blended cauliflower soup in a large soup pot with cheese sprinkled on top.
  • Before serving, garnish each plate with croutons and green onion.

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1512IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg
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