This Cheesy Cauliflower Soup Recipe is so perfect for the crisp fall days that are on their way. Soup season is here. One of the best parts of fall, for me, is making homemade soup.
I love to make soup. I love how versatile it is, how deliciously comforting it can be, and, best of all, how you can turn healthy ingredients into a wondrous bowl of yummy, in no time at all.
The Versatile Cauliflower
Cauliflower is an ingredient that is a must in my kitchen. This humble member of the cruciferous family of veggies is versatile, delicious, and so good for us. Other cruciferous veggies include broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, and kale.
Nutrition Benefits of Cauliflower
Cauliflower packs a powerful nutrition punch. It’s high in Vitamin C, and a good source of protein, niacin, thiamine, potassium, manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and folate, to name a few.
As well, the antioxidants in cruciferous veggies like cauliflower help protect your body from cancer and heart disease. For more info on the benefits of eating cauliflower, check out Cauliflower Health Benefits.
Cheesy Cauliflower SoupAbout the After Effects of Cauliflower
All of the amazing health benefits of cauliflower and other cruciferous veggies do have one downside. Especially if your system is not used to eating high fibre, gas-producing foods like beans, lentils, and veggies like cauliflower and broccoli. Gassiness can be an unpleasant side effect.
One solution is to simply eat more of them until your body adjusts to these healthful foods.
To counteract this problem, if it is a problem for you, try adding lemon juice to your cauliflower, as in this cheesy cauliflower soup recipe. Not only does the lemon add a bright pop of fresh flavour, but the juice of lemons is known to reduce gas.
About this Cheesy Cauliflower Soup Recipe
What we love about this soup is it’s velvety, smooth, creamy texture. There is no cream added here, and the creaminess comes just from the cauliflower and potatoes. Bacon, cheese and chives, are flavourful additions, but the cauliflower is really the star of this soup.
Cheesy cauliflower soup is so easy to make, and it’s a delicious meal in itself. Also, it freezes well, so you can have delicious, nourishing soup on hand for lunches during the week.
Want more delicious recipes with cauliflower? Try Cauliflower Casserole, General Tso Cauliflower & Mushrooms, or Roasted Cauliflower Lentil Curry.
How to Make this Cheesy Cauliflower Soup Recipe
This Cheesy Cauliflower Soup is velvety, creamy, and full of flavour, and so easy to make.
- 6 cups vegetable stock low sodium
- 6 medium potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar grated
- 5 slices bacon cooked to tender crisp and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh chives chopped
In a large pot, bring stock to a boil
Add potatoes and cauliflower, cooking until tender, about 15 minutes
Remove from heat, and use an immersion blender to semi puree the vegetables. (Its best to leave it a little bit chunky for texture)
Stir in lemon juice and pepper
Add the cheese to the pot, stirring until melted and blended.
Stir in bacon and chives.
Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese, if desired.
Even using no or low sodium vegetable stock, the cheese and bacon in this soup add plenty of saltiness, so no extra salt is added to the recipe.
Leave out the bacon to make this soup vegetarian, and still delicious.
This looks so rich and comforting.
Nothing like a big bowl of soup when the weather is cold!
I am sat by the fire with socks on today as Western Australia has hit a cold spell……send soup 😉
Hi Claire, I would love to send soup to you but I’m in Canada, so you are a long ways away. Stay warm 🙂
That looks so comforting and a great way to use cauliflower. Cheese makes everything better!
I agree Danielle. Cheese does make everything better!
Yum! A perfect fall recipe and I make more soups after school starts. This looks delicious!
Hi Kristi. This soup really is delicious and perfect for fall!
This looks like the perfect comforting autumn meal! Anything cheesy is a winner for me
Hi Amy, and you can make this soup as cheesy as you like 🙂
With Autumn fast approaching, this is just the dish I need to warm me up. Cheese and cauliflower? Sounds perfect to me!
Hi Bintu. You can never go wrong with cauliflower + cheese!
Colleen, you did it again making me want to run to the kitchen and cook. I am definitely making this one, love your recipes.
Hi Dina, thanks so much for stopping by!. I think you’ll love this soup, minus the bacon. So glad to inspire you!
Such a great soup for fall and up coming chilly weather! Can’t wait to try it 🙂
I think you’ll love it, Tisha! It’s so delicious!
I love cauliflower but never tried making cauliflower soup before! Looks so delicious and creamy!
Hi Natalie! If you have never tried making soup with cauliflower, then this one is your best start. It’s so delicious.
I really need to make this for myself and the kids. We are looking for more ways to eat cauliflower and this looks yummy!
Sandi, Cauliflower is so versatile, plus kid friendly, too. I know your kiddos will love this!
Cauliflower is one of my most favorite foods ever! This soup looks delicious!
Hi Jen! Cauliflower is one of my faves, too! This soup is indeed delicious. 🙂
This soup looks so comforting and warming, I need to try it and definitely add lots of cheese! Yum!
Hi Diana, you can never go wrong with lots of cheese, right? 🙂
This looks so warm and comforting! Perfect for this time of year as our evenings get cooler – PLUS cheese and cauliflower I’m sold, everytime!
Jessica, I’ also sold on anything cheese & cauliflower! Such a yummy combo.
Love the flavours you have combined in this creamy soup! I’m like you–LOVE making soup in the fall!
Elaine, soup is just my favourite fall food!
Such a hearty and delicious fall meal! Plus, bacon makes everything better.
Hi Yvonne, Yes, bacon makes everything better, but this soup would be delicious even with out it. 🙂