This Cauliflower Soup is made on the stovetop and is chock full of cauliflower! It’s blended until creamy and smooth, unless you’d like to leave a little texture. I use full fat coconut milk to make the soup richer and creamier, but if you really dislike coconut or can’t have it, there are options, so keep reading! Because it’s so creamy and smooth, it’s totally kid approved! Even my pickiest kid ate it up with some bread without complaining.
How to make Cauliflower Soup
Start out by prepping your cauliflower. Rinse a head of cauliflower, then discard the stem and outer leaves. Chop into florets and set aside. TIP: To make it even easier, use pre-chopped or frozen cauliflower. I’d use about 1 1/2 pounds. Next, in a large soup pot, cook an onion in a little olive oil, then add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
To the pot, add the cauliflower, vegetable broth and thyme. Stir, bring to a boil then lower to a simmer for about 15 minutes, covered, until the cauliflower is tender. The vegetable broth might not quite cover the cauliflower, and that’s fine. It will make the soup thicker when you blend it.
This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure here. Once the cauliflower is tender, use an immersion blender and blend until smooth, leaving as much texture as you’d like. If you want a silky smooth soup, transfer to a high powered blender in batches if needed and blend. Stir in as much of the canned coconut milk as you’d like. I used all the creamy white part and most of the can. You can use less or more, as desired. Alternatives to Coconut Milk You can simply leave it out entirely for a lighter, less rich soup. Or blend the soup in a high powered blender with 1/2-1 cup of raw cashews. You can also stir in a little Cashew Cream if you have some on hand.
How to store the soup
It will stay good in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, and can also be frozen. I love eating it for lunch or dinner with a side salad and a good loaf of bread.
Want more creamy vegan soup recipes?
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