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Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup

March 26, 2015 by Tina Verrelli 7 Comments
Modified August 16, 2020 at 9:31 pm

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D#$% you Panera Bread!

Based on heredity my kids should be soup lovers.  I’ve been trying to win them over for years and sometimes they like it, sometimes they don’t, sometimes they just humor me and stir it around in the bowl willing it to evaporate.  But take them to Panera Bread and suddenly soup is scrumptious. “Mom, taste this Broccoli Cheddar Soup, it’s aaah-mazing!” (me rolling my eyes.)

Now, nothing against Panera Bread, we do end up there quite often as it certainly does seem like a better “fast food” option.  Love the bread, the baked goods are tempting and I do eat the soup – I liken it to a decent pre-packaged soup…However…it does not compare to good old homemade!!  So, in my riled up state, I set out to create a soup that would inspire “oohs” and “aahs” at home.  A soup that would be healthier because I selected, and could pronounce, every ingredient that goes into the pot.

After a few rounds of my own broccoli cheddar soup (recipe to come), I developed this Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup.  You roast up the head of cauliflower while you pull together a broth and a cheese sauce.  In the end you combine them all into a creamy, cheesy, chunky, “roasty” cauliflower filled delicious soup.  Well, how did they like it you ask?  I’ll tell you this…the soup did not lay uneaten in the bowl, oh no, my un-soupiest eater asked for seconds!!  Woo Hoo!!  Take that Panera Bread! ( ;

Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup Step-by-Step:

Quarter a large head of cauliflower and remove the hard center stem.

Cut the florets and the stalks into small pieces, 1/2″ – 1″…or…

…pulse the florets in a food processor, then…

…pulse the stalks in the food processor.

It should yield about 8 cups. Toss with olive oil, salt & pepper.

Roast in the oven to add “roasty” flavor.

Meanwhile, simmer onion, shredded carrot, garlic, herbs and broth.

Add the roasted cauliflower to the broth.

Make Cheese Sauce: Stir together butter, flour and seasonings.

Cook for a minute or two.

Stir in milk slowly.

Cook to thicken.

Stir in shredded white cheddar.

Stir until melted.

Add the cheese sauce to the broth mixture.

Keep warm until ready to serve.

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Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup

After a few rounds of my own broccoli cheddar soup (recipe to come), I developed this Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup.  You roast up the head of cauliflower while you pull together a broth and a cheese sauce. In the end you combine them all into a creamy, cheesy, chunky, "roasty" cauliflower filled delicious soup. Well, how did they like it you ask?  I'll tell you this…the soup did not lay uneaten in the bowl, oh no, my un-soupiest eater asked for seconds!!  Woo Hoo!!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For Cauliflower & Broth:

  • 8 cups finely chopped cauliflower (from 1 large head)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 48 ounces low-sodium chicken broth

For Cheese Sauce:

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups shredded white cheddar (approx. 3/4 pound)
  • garnish with some fresh chopped parsley if desired

Instructions 

Prepare the Cauliflower:

  • Arrange oven racks to accommodate two sheet pans. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
  • Cut the cauliflower head into fourths from the top through the stem.  Trim off the tough center stem.
  • Cut the florets from the stalks and cut them all into small pieces (1/2" - 1") or use a food processor to pulse the stalk pieces, then the florets.
  • Place the chopped pieces in a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Spread on prepared baking sheets and roast for 30 minutes, rotating halfway. The cauliflower should be browned on the edges when finished.
  • While the cauliflower is roasting prepare the broth and cheese sauce.  

For the Broth:

  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to a large pot (4-quart or larger) over medium heat.
  • Add onion and carrot and cook, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes or until the the onions are translucent.
  • Add the garlic, thyme and bay leaf and stir for a minute.  Add the broth and bring to a simmer.

For the Cheese Sauce:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan (2-quart or larger) over medium heat.
  • Stir in flour, salt, pepper, dry mustard and white pepper.
  • Cook stirring constantly for about 3 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Whisk in milk, little by little, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. (Don't allow to boil.)
  • Turn off heat and stir in cheese.
  • Stir until melted.
  • Add the roasted cauliflower to the broth.  Stir the cheese sauce into the broth. Cook the soup on medium for about 5 minutes or until hot and steamy, but do not simmer hard or boil. (the cheese can separate making a grainy texture.)

Notes

NOTES:  Can be made ahead and reheated.  Do not boil when reheating.
 
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Filed Under: Dinner / Lunch, Soup, Vegetables Tagged With: cauliflower, cauliflower soup, kid friendly soup, roasted cauliflower cheddar soup

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Comments

  1. cakespy

    March 31, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    SO tasty and cozy. It’s not quite warm here yet so there are still some soup days before summer 🙂

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      April 28, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      Hi Jessie!!
      Yes still some soup days left!! Still wearing my pink fuzzy robe in the mornings here! Take care!!

      Reply
  2. sylvie

    April 28, 2015 at 8:39 am

    I have soup every evening except on summer days. It’s nice to have a new one!

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      April 28, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      Hi Sylvie!

      I am a big soup lover too!! I hope you enjoy the recipe!! Thanks for stopping by ( :

      Reply
  3. Judy Kaiser

    January 4, 2018 at 4:09 am

    Hey Tina, just purchased my food processor and am just learning how to use it. Any chance you have a picture of the size the cauliflower florets needs to be? A video showing how to pulse them?

    Reply
    • Christina Verrelli

      January 29, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Hi there Judy!!

      You can pulse them really to whatever size you prefer. I do find it helpful to leave some space in the bowl for vegetables to tumble around when chopping. Maybe fill half full. Take care Judy!! I’ll try to post some videos when I have time! Thanks so much!! Take care!

      Reply

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