Dinner

Dad's Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Butter and flour swirl together into a silky base that carries tender cauliflower and sweet onion through a gentle simmer in savory broth. The finished puree tastes lush and velvety, warming each spoonful with mellow, comforting flavor.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Dad's Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Total
29 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
24 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
80
Protein
4g
Carbs
11g
Fat
3g
Fiber
4g
Sodium
494mg

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp unbleached flour (gluten-free is fine too)
  • 1 medium head cauliflower (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 4 cup less sodium chicken broth (vegetarians can use vegetable broth)
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, make a roux by melting the butter on low heat.
  2. Add the flour and stir about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken broth, onions and cauliflower and set heat to medium.
  4. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender (about 20 minutes.)
  5. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.