Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Cauliflower Cheese Soup offers a creamy, comforting blend of tender cauliflower, sweet carrots, and rich cheese, enhanced by a savory chicken broth base. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner, it appeals to cheese lovers and vegetable enthusiasts seeking a warm, hearty dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 small head cauliflower (1 lb.), broken into flowerets
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 3 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon in 3 cups water or 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups milk

Instructions

  1. Combine cauliflower, grated carrot, chopped celery, and chicken broth in a large saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  3. Melt butter in a small pan.
  4. Add flour, salt, and pepper; blend well.
  5. Gradually add milk, stirring until mixture boils and thickens.
  6. Add cheese and cook until cheese melts.
  7. Stir the cheese sauce into the vegetable mixture.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

522 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 28.6g 37% DV
Carbs 60.4g 22% DV
Fiber 8.5g 30% DV
Sugar 22.8g 46% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9984mg 100% DV
Potassium 897.8mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 913.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 40.8mg 45% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 183.3mg 14% DV
Iron 4mg 22% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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