14 Cauliflower Soup Recipes for Veggie Lovers

14 Cauliflower Soup Recipes for Veggie Lovers

By Brittney Romero

14 Cauliflower Soup Recipes for Veggie Lovers

By Brittney Romero
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Cauliflower is such an underrated vegetable, and these 14 cauliflower soup recipes are perfect for veggie lovers; they are going to show you how much you can actually do with cauliflower. As it purées into a creamy texture, you can even use it as a cream substitute in these soups, and there is a huge variety to choose from.

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1) Turmeric Spiced Cauliflower Soup

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The first one is a turmeric-spiced cauliflower soup. This is going to be the perfect comfort food dish that has an amazing texture, offering coziness and flavor that are all tied together with that turmeric spice. This is definitely one you want to try.

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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

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Next up is a cheesy cauliflower and potato chowder. The cauliflower is really going to do a lot of work here, helping you make this soup thick and hearty. And it's going to be cheesy enough that it honestly makes cauliflower skeptics become fans. This is the perfect soup to introduce those who don't really like cauliflower to it and help them learn to love it with this dish.

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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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This roasted cauliflower and garlic soup is going to have a great flavor with this one. Make sure that you roast your cauliflower really well so that you get a deep, nutty flavor. This soup is all about technique, not just the ingredients. Take your time. If you do it right, this is going to be pure comfort in a bowl.

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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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This curried coconut cauliflower soup is going to give you a warm curry spice with creamy coconut milk that really gives this soup an exotic feel. But it is super easy to prepare, and it helps you, as a cook, balance some adventurous flavors and try something different.

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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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Next up is a ginger-and-lime cauliflower bisque. This one is bright and zippy, and it is a soup that will wake up your entire palate. It also feels a little fancy. So this is a perfect soup if you want an energizing flavor, but also a dish that just tastes elevated.

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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

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Next is a smoky chipotle cauliflower soup. This one has so much flavor, and the cauliflower is doing a lot of work for you here. This one is a little smoky, a little spicy, but it's a bowl you want to try when you're looking to serve up a dish 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

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This cauliflower leek soup with truffle oil is going to be a soup that really feels a lot more grown-up. It is the perfect adult soup that you can make at home. It's going to feel like you're enjoying this bowl in a restaurant. It's really easy to come together and one that you've got to try.

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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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This Italian herb cauliflower and tomato soup is going to give you those classic comfort food vibes. Everyone already knows what to expect from tomato soup, and this is going to step it up a notch, giving you a different texture. Adding that rustic Italian herb on top will give you a fun twist on an otherwise classic-flavored soup.

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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 soup is very protein-rich thanks to the chickpeas in it. And then you have lemon and fresh dill on top to really give this bowl a lively filling that everyone is excited to try.

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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 creamy broccoli cauliflower soup is going to be just that. Very creamy, thanks to the cauliflower in this one. This adds in some extra veggies, and it is a soup that is going to be loved by the whole family. The flavors really complement each other well in this one and offer you another great comfort dish.

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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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This Thai curry cauliflower soup is going to have fragrant red curry and lime leaf as the specific ingredients that bring this soup together. This is one that is going to allow you to skip the delivery order because you are getting an authentic Thai-style dish right at home, and it is so easy to make that it may surprise you.

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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

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The Cauliflower and Carrot Ginger Soup is going to bring together sweet carrots and warm ginger as a flavor combination that will transform this soup into a little bowl of comfort. This is one that you would reach for while you're under the weather, and it will spruce you right back up.

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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

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Next is a basil pesto cauliflower soup. Basil on its own is a really prominent flavor, and mixing it with the swirl of pesto in this one, stirred into the creamy cauliflower base, is going to give you an herby special twist on top of an otherwise plain cauliflower soup.

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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

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And finally, we have another one with a little attitude you're going to want to try. This is a spicy sriracha cauliflower soup, and it is going to build the heat with every spoonful. But that creamy base, contrasted against that heat, is going to be perfect for different palates. And this is going to be an interesting one for everybody to try.

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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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