Crock Pot Cauliflower Cheese Soup Recipe

March 20, 2023 Post a Comment

Description

This Crock Pot Cauliflower Cheese Soup recipe is a delicious and easy to make comfort food. Packed full of flavor, this soup is a great way to get the family to eat their vegetables. It is also a great way to use up any leftover roasted cauliflower you may have. With only a few simple ingredients, this soup can be ready in no time. The slow cooker makes it even easier by cooking the soup slowly over a few hours, allowing all the flavors to blend together perfectly. It's sure to be a hit for lunch or dinner!

Prep Time

This soup is incredibly easy to prepare, and will take only 15 minutes to get ready. All you need to do is chop the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, mince the garlic and onion, and measure out the rest of the ingredients. Once everything is ready, you can add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and let it do the work!

Cook Time

This Crock Pot Cauliflower Cheese Soup will need to cook for 4-6 hours on low heat. The slow cooker will ensure that all the flavors have time to blend together, and the cauliflower will be cooked through. You can also adjust the cooking time depending on how tender you would like the cauliflower to be.

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Add the cauliflower, onion, garlic, and vegetable broth to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, stirring constantly to make a roux. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. Slowly add the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

4. Once the cauliflower is cooked through, remove the slow cooker from heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.

5. Add the cheese and thickened cream mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

6. Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, if desired.

Equipment

Slow cooker
Immersion blender
Small saucepan

Notes

This soup can also be made on the stovetop. Follow the same instructions, but simmer the soup on low heat for 20-30 minutes instead of cooking in the slow cooker.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 272 kcal
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Protein: 11 g
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 46 mg
Sodium: 864 mg
Potassium: 539 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 5 g
Vitamin A: 707 IU
Vitamin C: 47 mg
Calcium: 209 mg
Iron: 1 mg

Recipe Tips

This Crock Pot Cauliflower Cheese Soup is a great way to use up any leftover roasted cauliflower you may have. If you don't have any on hand, you can quickly roast a head of cauliflower in the oven before adding it to the slow cooker. Roasting the cauliflower will add an extra layer of flavor to the soup.

If you are looking to add some extra protein to this soup, cooked chicken or bacon would be a great addition. You can also add some diced potatoes for an even heartier soup.

This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Enjoy!