Roasted Cauliflower & Cheddar Soup
Updated March 26, 2019
I am lucky Josh likes vegetables since I am a vegetarian. He doesn't mind if meat doesn't make an appearance at the dinner table. And if he is in the mood for some meat, he will make it himself to go with whatever we are having. I am also lucky he can cook:)
Cauliflower is the one vegetable that Josh can't stand. No matter how many times I try to convince him it is fabulous, he always turns up his nose…until I made Roasted Cauliflower & Cheddar Soup.
I wasn't expecting Josh to eat this soup, but to my surprise, he said he would try it. I had to feel his forehead to make sure he wasn't sick. He didn't have a fever and seemed fine, so I ladled the Roasted Cauliflower & Cheddar Soup into a bowl for him. I nearly fainted when he said he liked it. I told him it wouldn't hurt my feelings if he didn't want to eat it, but he devoured the entire bowl.
This soup is buttery and creamy…without any butter or cream. The roasted cauliflower is rich and filling, but without all of the calories. I did add a little white cheddar cheese to the soup for extra flavor. I used aged white cheddar which is a stronger cheese, so I didn't have to use as much. I seasoned the soup with fresh thyme and rosemary.
This simple soup is perfect for a cold January day. I like to serve this soup with a salad and crusty bread or homemade croutons.
Even if you don't like cauliflower, you should try this Roasted Cauliflower & Cheddar Soup. Josh liked it and he detests the white vegetable. I am still in shock he not only ate it, but LIKED it. And Caleb LOVED it. This soup is his favorite so far! I couldn't feed him the soup fast enough.
If you are looking for a nutritious soup to start the new year, make this Roasted Cauliflower & Cheddar Soup. It's a good one!
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Roasted Cauliflower & Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
- 1 1 ½ pound head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 celery ribs diced
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower and garlic cloves in the olive oil until well coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place on a large baking sheet, in a single layer. Roast the cauliflower until lightly golden brown, about 20-30 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat, add the onion and celery and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Chop up the roasted garlic. Add the garlic, roasted cauliflower, vegetable broth, thyme, and rosemary and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat so that the mixture simmers and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender (or in batches in a blender or food processor), blend the soup until smooth. Add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. We like to serve the soup with crusty bread or homemade croutons.
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