14 Cauliflower Soup Recipes for Veggie Lovers

14 Cauliflower Soup Recipes for Veggie Lovers

By Sara Taylor

14 Cauliflower Soup Recipes for Veggie Lovers

By Sara Taylor
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When you make soup you don’t have to use heavy cream because cauliflower becomes creamy and cozy. I added fourteen of my favorites here, including a bright turmeric bowl and a spicy chipotle bowl. Whether you want something refreshing or something that will warm you up, there is soup with your name on it.

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1) Turmeric Spiced Cauliflower Soup

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This has a warm, cozy, and welcoming feeling like a big warm blanket. The taste is like a little bowl of sunshine!

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Turmeric Spiced Cauliflower Soup

Soup shimmering with turmeric and warm spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower head chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a pot and saute the onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, turmeric, and cumin and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the cauliflower and broth, then simmer 18 to 20 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
  4. Blend the soup smooth with an immersion blender.
  5. Stir in the coconut milk, season with salt, and warm through before serving.

2) Cheesy Cauliflower and Potato Chowder

a thick cheesy cauliflower and potato chowder in a deep bowl topped with melted cheddar and chives, in a wide horizontal shot, a spoon resting on the rim and bread beside it on a cozy table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Our chowder is so thick, hearty and cheesy that it even persuades cauliflower skeptics to become fans of the vegetable!

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Cheesy Cauliflower and Potato Chowder

A cheesy chowder with soft and delicious cauliflower and potato.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower head chopped
  • 2 potatoes diced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a pot and saute the onion until translucent.
  2. Add the cauliflower, potatoes, and broth and simmer 20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. Mash about half the vegetables right in the pot to thicken it while keeping some chunks.
  4. Stir in the milk and shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
  5. Season with salt and serve hot, leaving it a little chunky.

Notes

Reserve a handful of cheese to sprinkle on top of each bowl.

3) Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup

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The first step of roasting cauliflower will ensure a richly deep, nutty flavor that is pure comfort.

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Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup

A smooth and silky soup made with roasted and caramelized cauliflower and gentle garlic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower head cut in florets
  • 1 whole garlic head
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Toss the cauliflower with olive oil, wrap the garlic head in foil, and roast both at 425F for 30 minutes until golden.
  2. Saute the onion in a pot until soft, then squeeze in the roasted garlic cloves.
  3. Add the roasted cauliflower and broth and simmer 10 minutes.
  4. Blend until completely smooth.
  5. Stir in the cream, season with salt, and warm through.

4) Curried Coconut Cauliflower Soup

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The warm curry and creamy coconut give the bowl an exotic feel while still being super easy to prepare.

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Curried Coconut Cauliflower Soup

A coconut curry soup with cauliflower.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower head chopped
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 tbsp yellow curry paste
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Melt the coconut oil and saute the onion until soft.
  2. Stir in the curry paste and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the cauliflower, coconut milk, and broth, then simmer 18 minutes until tender.
  4. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Finish with lime juice and salt, and serve hot.

Notes

A squeeze of extra lime at the table really brightens it up.

5) Ginger and Lime Cauliflower Bisque

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This bisque is bright and zippy, and feels a little fancy waking up your entire palate!

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Ginger and Lime Cauliflower Bisque

An elegant bisque with a refreshing hint of ginger and lime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower head chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup coconut cream
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil and saute the shallot and ginger for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the cauliflower and broth and simmer 18 minutes until very tender.
  3. Blend until silky smooth.
  4. Stir in the coconut cream and lime juice.
  5. Season with salt and serve with extra lime zest on top.

6) Smoky Chipotle Cauliflower Soup

a smoky orange chipotle cauliflower soup in a rustic bowl with a swirl of sour cream and paprika dusting, in a wide horizontal shot, lime wedges and tortilla strips on a wooden table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

A little bit smoky and a little bit spicy, this is the bowl for you when you want something with a little attitude!

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Smoky Chipotle Cauliflower Soup

A smoky and mildly spicy soup with warmth from chipotle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower head chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 chipotle in adobo minced
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion in olive oil until soft, then stir in the chipotle and smoked paprika.
  2. Add the cauliflower and broth and simmer 18 minutes until tender.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Swirl in the sour cream and season with salt.
  5. Serve topped with a little extra sour cream and a dash of paprika.

Notes

Start with half the chipotle if you're cooking for spice-shy eaters.

7) Cauliflower Leek Soup with Truffle Oil

an elegant smooth cauliflower leek soup in a white bowl with a delicate drizzle of truffle oil and microgreens, in a wide horizontal shot, a soup spoon and folded napkin on a refined table, soft natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

A restaurant style bowl that is an adult version and is easy to make.

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Cauliflower Leek Soup with Truffle Oil

Finished with truffle oil, this cauliflower and leek soup is luxuriously smooth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower head chopped
  • 2 leeks white parts sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp truffle oil
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter and gently cook the leeks until soft and silky, about 8 minutes.
  2. Add the cauliflower and broth and simmer 18 minutes until tender.
  3. Blend until completely smooth.
  4. Stir in the cream and season with salt.
  5. Ladle into bowls and finish each with a light drizzle of truffle oil.

Notes

A little truffle oil goes a long way, so drizzle sparingly.

8) Italian Herb Cauliflower and Tomato Soup

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The great thing about this bowl of cozy tomato soup is that it gets a veggie boost and a rustic Italian herb twist.

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Italian Herb Cauliflower and Tomato Soup

A rustic tomato and cauliflower soup with our special Italian herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower head chopped
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  2. Stir in the oregano and basil and cook 1 minute.
  3. Add the cauliflower, crushed tomatoes, and broth, then simmer 20 minutes.
  4. Lightly blend, leaving some texture, or leave it chunky if you prefer.
  5. Season with salt and serve with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

9) Lemon-Dill Cauliflower and Chickpea Soup

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This protein-rich soup has bright lemons and fresh dill to make it feel more light and lively.

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Lemon-Dill Cauliflower and Chickpea Soup

A luminous and citrusy soup with solid chickpeas and cauliflower pieces.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower head chopped
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion in olive oil until soft.
  2. Add the cauliflower, chickpeas, and broth, then simmer 18 minutes until tender.
  3. Blend about half the soup smooth and leave the rest chunky for texture.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh dill.
  5. Season with salt and serve warm.

Notes

Add the dill at the very end so it stays fresh and green.

10) Creamy Broccoli-Cauliflower Soup

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This bowl made with two family favorite veggies is extra green and cream and it's loved by the whole family.

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Creamy Broccoli-Cauliflower Soup

Broccoli and cauliflower creamy green soup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cauliflower head chopped
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter and saute the onion until soft.
  2. Add the cauliflower, broccoli, and broth, then simmer 15 minutes until tender.
  3. Blend until smooth, or leave a few florets whole for texture.
  4. Stir in the milk and cheddar until melted and creamy.
  5. Season with salt and serve hot.

11) Thai Curry Cauliflower Soup

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You can enjoy takeout-style flavor from home with fragrant red curry and lime leaf.

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Thai Curry Cauliflower Soup

Aromatic coconut and cauliflower Thai red curry soup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower head chopped
  • 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil torn

Method
 

  1. Melt the coconut oil and saute the onion until soft.
  2. Stir in the red curry paste and cook 1 minute until aromatic.
  3. Add the cauliflower, coconut milk, and broth, then simmer 18 minutes.
  4. Blend until smooth or leave it brothy with small florets.
  5. Stir in the fish sauce, top with torn basil, and serve.

Notes

Use a vegetarian fish-sauce alternative to keep it fully plant-based.

12) Cauliflower and Carrot Ginger Soup

a vivid orange cauliflower carrot ginger soup in a rustic bowl with a coconut swirl and grated ginger garnish, in a wide horizontal shot, carrots and fresh ginger on a wooden cutting board, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Sweet carrots and warming ginger transform this into a sunny, sniffle-soothing bowl of comfort.

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Cauliflower and Carrot Ginger Soup

Bright orange soup made from cauliflower, sweet carrots, and ginger.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cauliflower head chopped
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion and ginger in olive oil for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the cauliflower, carrots, and broth, then simmer 20 minutes until very tender.
  3. Blend until completely smooth.
  4. Stir in the coconut milk and season with salt.
  5. Serve with a swirl of coconut milk on top.

13) Basil Pesto Cauliflower Soup

a creamy pale cauliflower soup with a vivid green basil pesto swirl and pine nuts on top, in a wide horizontal shot, a jar of pesto and basil leaves on a bright marble counter, soft natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

A generous swirl of basil pesto gives creamy cauliflower soup an herby and special twist.

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Basil Pesto Cauliflower Soup

Creamy cauliflower soup with bright and colorful basil pesto.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower head chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp basil pesto
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  2. Add the cauliflower and broth and simmer 18 minutes until tender.
  3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in the cream and season with salt.
  5. Ladle into bowls and swirl a spoonful of basil pesto into each.

Notes

A handful of toasted pine nuts on top adds a lovely crunch.

14) Spicy Sriracha Cauliflower Soup

a creamy cauliflower soup with a fiery red sriracha swirl and green onion slices on top, in a wide horizontal shot, a bottle of chili sauce and sesame seeds on a dark table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

For those who love heat, this creamy bowl packs a sriracha punch that builds heat with every spoonful.

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Spicy Sriracha Cauliflower Soup

Cauliflower soup with a spicy kick from sriracha.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower head chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Heat the sesame oil and saute the onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Add the cauliflower and broth and simmer 18 minutes until tender.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Stir in the sriracha and coconut milk, then season with salt.
  5. Serve with an extra drizzle of sriracha for the brave.

Notes

Dial the sriracha up or down to match your heat tolerance.
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