Cauliflower potato soup is a quick and creamy soup with a velvety texture and a deliciously rich flavor.
You’d never guess that it’s not filled with heavy cream or butter! A sprinkle of bacon and some sharp cheddar are favorite additions.
An Easy Meal
- Made with simple ingredients you likely have on hand.
- This is an inexpensive meal with big flavor.
- The creaminess of this soup comes from the vegetables, not the addition of heavy cream.
- This is a one-pot wonder meaning few dishes and little cleanup.
- This soup reheats well for lunches throughout the week.
Ingredients and Variations
VEGETABLES: Potatoes and cauliflower (and not heavy cream) give this soup its color and creamy texture. But feel free to add roasted carrots, leeks, or mushrooms for a heartier soup.
SOUP BASE: Chicken broth and milk create the base for this soup. Milk is added for a creamy flavor while a little bit of cornstarch helps to thicken it.
SEASONINGS: Similar to a potato soup, bacon, onions, and garlic add great flavor. Use sharp cheddar to add a great cheesy flavor.
How to Make Cauliflower Potato Soup
- Cook bacon until crisp, set aside.
- Cook onion in bacon fat until tender. Add potatoes, cauliflower, and broth/milk. Simmer until veggies are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Thicken and add cheese.
- Season & garnish with bacon and enjoy.
This soup can also be made in the slow cooker following the same method as our fave Crock Pot Potato Soup.
Creamy or Chunky
If you’d prefer more texture, you can remove and chop more of the potatoes and cauliflower. Add the chopped veggies back to the blended soup.
If you’d like the soup to be really smooth, puree all of the vegetables.
Storing Leftovers
Keep cauliflower cheddar soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove.
Freeze chilled soup in zippered bags with the date labeled on the outside for up to 2 months.
PRO TIP: Freeze in quart-sized bags and thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Bring to school or work for an easy, healthy lunch!
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Cauliflower Potato Soup
Creamy & cheesy Cauliflower Potato Soup is perfect for lunch, dinner, or to freeze for future meals!
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Cook bacon in a medium pot over medium heat until crispy and browned. Remove the bacon leaving the fat in the pot.
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Stir in the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook one minute more.
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Add chicken broth, milk, potatoes and cauliflower. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until vegetables are tender.
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Remove about 1 cup of vegetables, chop, and set aside. Blend soup with a hand blender and bring back to a boil.
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Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Stir into simmering soup to thicken (add more if needed).
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Remove from heat and stir in chopped vegetables and cheese. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
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Top with crispy bacon and serve.
If you’d like the soup to be nice and smooth, puree all of the vegetables until smooth.
Serving: 1.5cups, Calories: 357, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 752mg, Potassium: 953mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 489IU, Vitamin C: 40mg, Calcium: 381mg, Iron: 2mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Keyword Cauliflower Cheddar Soup, Cauliflower Potato Soup, Cauliflower Potato Soup recipe, how to make Cauliflower Cheddar Soup
Course Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine American
