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Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup

Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup
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Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup is a warm, creamy, and flavorful soup that combines the nutty sweetness of roasted garlic with sharp cheddar cheese and pureed cauliflower for a comforting and hearty meal perfect for chilly days or any time you crave a soul-soothing dish.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Roast the Garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off a head of garlic, drizzle the cloves with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft and fragrant. This mellows the garlic’s flavor and brings out sweetness.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: While garlic roasts, chop cauliflower into florets and dice the onion. In a large pot, sauté the onion in butter or olive oil over medium heat until translucent and tender to add subtle sweetness.
  3. Cook the Cauliflower: Add cauliflower florets to the pot with sautéed onions. Pour in the broth and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, or until cauliflower is fork-tender and ready to blend.
  4. Blend and Add Cheese: Remove roasted garlic cloves from skins and add to the soup pot. Using an immersion or high-speed blender, blend the soup until smooth and velvety. Return to low heat, stir in shredded cheddar cheese and cream or milk, heating gently until cheese melts fully.
  5. Season and Serve: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve the soup piping hot with optional garnishes such as fresh chives, crispy bacon bits, or sour cream for extra flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Do not skip roasting the garlic; it transforms raw garlic into a sweet, creamy element that defines the soup.
  • Use sharp cheddar for the best flavor contrast with the mild cauliflower base.
  • For smoothest texture, use an immersion blender or high-powered blender.
  • Adjust soup thickness by adding more broth to thin or simmering longer to thicken.
  • Season gradually with salt and pepper to build balanced flavor without overpowering.

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