Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Cheese Soup

As I’m trying to think of words to type for this post, I’m switching back and forth from news, twitter, and here. I come back here after a few minutes willing the words to spill out onto the page but it seems I don’t have much to write about, my brain knows I’m on some sort of vacation and that blogging (along with a few other things), are far from my mind.

Cauliflower

We’re headed to San Francisco to wander around for a couple of days. It’s been years since I’ve been, I think I was 13, and Mike has never been. So we’re going to wing it and explore (along with hitting up the Renegade Craft Fair).

IMG_0563

 So I leave you with this simple soup. The cauliflower taste isn’t very strong but with all the cheese I feel a bit healthier knowing a whole head of cauliflower is packed away. It’s a fairly loose recipe and should really just be adapted for whatever size head of cauliflower you buy, just add a little more veggie broth and cheese as needed).

IMG_0554

Off to explore!

Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Cheese Soup
 
Prep time

Cook time

Total time

 

Author:
Recipe type: Soup
Serves: 3-4

Ingredients
  • 1 medium head cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3-4 cups veggie broth
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, topping

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400˚.
  2. Cut cauliflower head in to small pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.
  3. In a large pot, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Mince garlic, add to pot, and cook for one minute. Stir in roasted cauliflower, thyme, salt, pepper, and 3 cups veggie broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let cook for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and using a blender or an immersion blender, puree soup. Return to a medium heat and let cook for 3-4 more minutes, tasting and adding more salt/pepper as needed.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

 

 

 

Pin it on PinterestShare on FacebookShare on Twitter+1
Tagged with →  

Get new recipes in your inbox:

Stay in Touch

twitter fb rss pinterest pinterest
  • http://twitter.com/sarcasticcook Stefanie

    What a wonderful soup! Have fun in San Francisco! Jealous.

  • http://hampiesandwiches.blogspot.com/ Eileen

    This soup sounds great! And I even have both cauliflower and cheese in the house and everything. :) I was thinking about going up to Renegade this weekend too…hmm. We’ll see. It’s a great fair–you’ll love it!

  • http://twitter.com/TheCuratorblog Dervla Kelly

    yesss, this is my favorite autumn/winter soup. So, so comforting. Making it this weekend. I also like to add a little bit of dill at the end.

  • K xx

    Yummmmm!!!

  • Loretta E

    This looks perfect! I love soups this time of year and this one looks so simple and delicious!

  • http://twitter.com/wvanillasugar Warm Vanilla Sugar

    Such a classic. Looks great!

  • Laura

    Made this last night and had it for dinner tonight. Super yummy!

  • http://cookieandkate.com/ Cookie and Kate

    I have been struggling to find the words lately as well. My friend made vegan roasted cauliflower soup the other day and I absolutely loved it. This cheesy version looks delicious!

  • Andrea

    I made this soup last night — so simple and SO GOOD! I might have to make it every week :)