Cauliflower-Cheese Soup
Cauliflower-Cheese Soup brings tender cauliflower, potatoes, and aromatic vegetables together in a velvety, roux-thickened milk base. Sharp Cheddar melts in for a rich, savory finish with gentle sweetness from carrots and a hint of pepper. Serve it as a cozy side or light supper when you crave warm, nostalgic comfort.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cauliflower-Cheese Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan, combine the water, cauliflower, potatoes, celery, carrots, and the onion.
- 2
Boil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
- 3
Set aside.
- 4
In a separate saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- 5
Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
- 6
Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the milk.
- 7
Return to the heat and cook until thickened.
- 8
Stir in the vegetables with the cooking liquid and season with salt and pepper.
- 9
Stir in the cheese until melted, then remove from the heat.
- Calories 361.29 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 15.24 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 30.96 g 11%
- Total Fat 20.08 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 11.92 g High 60%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 59.55 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 510.7 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 4.02 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 13.58 g --
- Added Sugars 1.88 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 489.09 mg Good Source 38%
- Iron 1.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 587.72 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 215.82 mcg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin C 19.12 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 2.36 mcg Moderate 12%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Cauliflower Cheese Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Cauliflower, Celery, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 361.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cauliflower-Cheese Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Cauliflower-Cheese Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Cauliflower, Celery, Diced Carrots, Diced Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cauliflower-Cheese Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 361.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cauliflower-Cheese Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Cauliflower-Cheese Soup healthy?
- Cauliflower-Cheese Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 361.29 calories and 15.24 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 510.7 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.92 g (60% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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