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A quick, light and easy cauliflower soup that is dairy-free, gluten-free and absolutely delicious. Thick and creamy, lick-the-bowl good! This soup is loaded with cauliflower, carrots, onions, garlic, celery, and topped with savory pancetta. A one-pot meal your whole family will love and ready in about 30 minutes.
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My husband doesn’t like cauliflower but once he walked into the house and smelled the waft of the simmering soup cooking on the stove – he said that it smells very delicious. And needless to say, he loved the soup and even had seconds.
Even if you are not a fan of cauliflower, this creamy soup will change your mind! It’s dairy-free, gluten-free and packed with rich flavors. It’s a healthy soup, and the pancetta on top is optional. If you are looking for a filling and comforting recipe for those cold winter days, you will love this!
This soup is definitely a winner! A great comfort soup that is also easy and quick to make. It’s loaded with healthy vegetables and lots of deliciousness! 🙂 Bon Appetit!
Be sure to check out my other soup recipes. Butternut squash and apple and Italian lentil soup with sausage are two favorites!
Why This Soup Is So Good!
- Quick and easy: All made in one pot and it’s ready to serve in about 30 minutes. It’s made with simple ingredients, lots of which you will already have.
- Dairy-free: This soup is wonderfully the creamy but totally dairy-free as it’s made with almond milk. It’s also really easy to make vegan or vegetarian, you just need to omit the pancetta topping and use a vegetable stock.
- Healthy and hearty: This soup is loaded with fresh veggies that are full of goodness! It’s also gluten-free and low in calories.
- Make ahead: If you aren’t ready to serve this soup straight away, it keeps well in the fridge for a few days and it also freezes really well.
Easy Cauliflower Soup Ingredinets
- Olive oil
- Vegetables: Carrots, celery, onion, garlic and cauliflower
- Herbs and spices: Bay leaves, cumin, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper
- Chicken/vegetable broth
- Almond milk
- Arrowroot starch
- Pancetta or bacon (optional)
How To Make Cauliflower Soup
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic. Season vegetables with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in chopped cauliflower and bay leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, about another 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually stir in chicken broth and almond milk, and cook for a couple of minutes.
- In a cup, whisk the arrowroot starch with 1/4 cup of the warm liquid from the soup. Whisk until it’s smooth, and add it to the soup. Stir well and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Remove the bay leaves.
- Using a hand blender, puree the soup but don’t overdo it. Season with cumin, oregano, thyme, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with pancetta and fresh thyme, if desired.
What Spices Go Well With Cauliflower Soup?
Cumin, oregano, and thyme go wonderfully with this soup. The spices make this dish warm, rich and flavorful.
The earthy and nutty flavor of cumin pairs perfectly with the floral, herbaceous and slightly bitter taste of thyme and oregano. I love adding spices to cauliflower soup because they add so much flavor to the cauliflower which has a mild and slightly nutty taste.
I also love to add some minced garlic and cook it with the soup. The taste of the cooked garlic adds an additional layer of flavor. I love the taste of cooked garlic in soups & stews – it makes them taste hearty, savory, and comforting.
Can You Freeze Cauliflower Soup Made with Milk
Yes, you can freeze this! Sometimes soups with a milk or cream base will separate during the freezing process but after your defrost them, you can add some milk and whisk the soup.
Once the soup has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Do You Have To Roast The Cauliflower?
Some cauliflower soup recipes call for the cauliflower to be roasted before adding it to the pot. I decided to skip this step so that you can serve it in 30 minutes. Roasting brings out the nuttiness of the cauliflower. I don’t miss it at all in this recipe because of the other seasonings, but you can roast it first if you prefer.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Make the soup in a heavy bottomed pan or dutch oven. These help to distribute the heat more evenly and you are less likely to scorch the bottom of the soup.
- I used almond milk to make this soup dairy-free, but you can use dairy if you prefer.
- Using an immersion hand blender is the easiest way to make this soup silky smooth. You can also blend it in batches in a stand mixer, but take care as it will be very hot.
More Easy Soup Recipes
- Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup
- Loaded Broccoli and Potato Soup
- Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup
- Creamy Zucchini Soup
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Easy Cauliflower Soup
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups chicken/vegetable broth
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 Tablespoon arrowroot starch
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ lb pancetta, diced (or bacon), optional
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Season vegetables with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in chopped cauliflower and bay leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gradually stir in chicken broth and almond milk, and cook for a couple of minutes.
- In a cup, whisk the arrowroot starch with 1/4 cup of the warm liquid from the soup. Whisk until it’s smooth, and add it to the soup. Stir well and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender about 12 minutes. Remove the bay leaves.
- Using a hand blender, puree the soup but don’t overdo it. Season with cumin, oregano, thyme, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with pancetta and fresh thyme, if desired.
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Notes
- Make the soup in a heavy bottomed pan or dutch oven. These help to distribute the heat more evenly and you are less likely to scorch the bottom of the soup.
- I used almond milk to make this soup dairy-free, but you can use dairy if you prefer.
- Using an immersion hand blender is the easiest way to make this soup silky smooth. You can also blend it in batches in a stand mixer, but take care as it will be very hot.
Nutrition
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Looks so creamy and amazing! Love the idea of freezing it into lunch sized portions to use later.
this is extremely creative. I have never thought to add cauliflower to a soup and its a fav veggie here. I am certainly puttiing this on my to make list!
This sounds like a wonderful healthy way to get creamy, delicious soup!
This looks and sounds delicious! I love the added touch of pancetta. Sounds so flavorful!
My family loves cauliflower soup.The addition of pancetta is genius and your presentation is perfect!
What a beautiful and hearty soup. I love all the extra yummy toppings on it.
I love the colourful topping on your soup, it makes it even more appealing.
Looks great!!
Do you have any other other alternatives to using a hand mixer ? I don’t have one thanks 🙂 I’m trying this tonight or sometime this week 🙂
If you have a blender, you can carefully pour the soup in a blender and puree for a little bit until desired consistency is reached. You could also try to mash the cauliflower using a fork – this might take you a little bit longer and the soup may not be as smooth as when using a blender but I think it will turn out pretty tasty nevertheless. 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!
Have you tried freezing this recipe?
Hi Debbie, I havent tried freezing this soup. However, it will probably freeze well since it doesn’t use any dairy. If you use regular milk instead of almond milk, I would omit it while making the soup and add it later when the frozen soup is reheated. Hope this helps!