Pioneer Woman Cauliflower Soup​

This easy Pioneer Woman Cauliflower Soup is a warm, creamy, and comforting meal that’s perfect for chilly days. Made with simple ingredients like cauliflower, milk, and broth, it’s a quick and nutritious soup anyone can make. Customize with fresh veggies or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor and texture!

Ingredients Needed:

• ½ cup salted butter, divided
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley (fresh or dried)
• 1 quart (4 cups) low-sodium chicken broth or stock
• 6 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 to 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• ½ tsp. black pepper (plus more to taste)
• 1 cup sour cream, for serving

How To Cook Cauliflower Soup​:

1. Sauté the onion: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it starts to turn brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Add vegetables and cook: Add the chopped carrot and celery, stirring and cooking for another 2 minutes. Stir in the cauliflower and parsley, cover the pot, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
3. Add broth and simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. Make the thickening mixture: In a medium saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. In a small bowl, whisk the flour and milk together until smooth. Slowly whisk this mixture into the melted butter, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add half-and-half and combine: Remove the thickened mixture from heat and stir in the half-and-half. Pour this into the soup pot with the vegetables and broth. Add the bay leaves and let the soup simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
6. Add sour cream and serve: Before serving, add the sour cream to a large serving bowl. Ladle in 2 to 3 spoonfuls of hot soup and stir to blend with the sour cream. Then add the rest of the soup, stirring to combine, or serve in individual bowls with a spoonful of sour cream on top.

Recipe Tips

• Cook the Vegetables Slowly: To get the best flavor, let the vegetables cook slowly at the start. This gives them time to soften and release their natural flavors, which makes the soup even tastier.
• Make a Smooth Flour Mixture: When mixing the flour with milk, whisk until there are no lumps. This will help the soup thicken smoothly without any clumps.
• Add Dairy Slowly: When you add the milk and half-and-half to the soup, add them slowly to avoid curdling. Adding it gradually helps the dairy blend better with the hot soup.
• Taste and Adjust Seasoning: As the soup simmers, taste it to make sure the salt and pepper are just right. Adjust as needed to balance the flavors.
• Blend for Extra Creaminess: For a super creamy texture, blend part or all of the soup before adding the sour cream. This step is optional but makes a big difference in the final texture.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Transfer leftover Cauliflower Soup to an airtight container and refrigerate. The soup will stay fresh for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
• Freeze: Pour leftover Cauliflower Soup into freezer-safe containers, leaving some space at the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, move the soup to the refrigerator overnight.
• Reheating: Warm leftover Cauliflower Soup on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally until hot for 5 minutes, or microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring between each, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 bowl of soup

• Calories: 350
• Total Fat: 23g
• Saturated Fat: 14g
• Cholesterol: 61mg
• Sodium: 1094mg
• Potassium: 746mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 27g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 7g
• Protein: 8g

Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:

• Pioneer Woman Italian Chicken Noodle Soup
• Pioneer Woman Chicken Enchilada Soup
• Pioneer Woman Mexican Chicken Soup
• Pioneer Woman Chicken And Rice Soup
• Pioneer Woman Chicken Parmesan Soup