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Cauliflower Cheddar Soup

Cauliflower Cheddar Soup is incredibly quick and easy to make. Pair with a hearty salad for a delicious and healthy lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine soup
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 quart low sodium or no salt chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Remove the core of the cauliflower and break into small florets.
  • In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add the crushed garlic cloves and thyme. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken broth, cauliflower and salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Turn off heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Carefully add soup to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Return to pot and bring back to a simmer.
  • Turn off heat, add cheddar cheese and black pepper. Stir until cheese is incorporated.
  • Taste for seasoning.
Keyword cauliflower, cheddar, easy, healthy, soup