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Easy Roasted Cauliflower Blender Soup With Smoked Paprika

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With a few simple ingredients, this Easy Roasted Cauliflower Blender Soup With Smoked Paprika can be on the table in no time. Healthy, nutritious and gluten free, it’s as easy as 1-2-3!

Overhead shot of soup in a bowl garnished with cheese and 2 spoons on the side.

Do you like making homemade soup but don’t have the time? There are ways of making your family think you spent all day cooking up a delicious bowl of soup. Simple cheats produce tasty results and save loads of time.

HAVE YOU MADE BLENDER SOUP??

Last summer hubby decided we needed a new blender. After doing all the research we decided on a Vitamix (affiliate). Yes, I know they are expensive, but truthfully we have had several other blenders over the years, and have not been happy with any of them.

When making my Hemp Chocolate Smoothie with Raspberries & Pomegranates, the last thing I want is feeling all those little seeds when I am drinking. This blender does a fantastic job blending all the ingredients into a delicious and totally smooth drink. No lumps!!

Overhead close of of soup in the blender.

There is something about homemade soup that is so comforting. We all have wonderful recipes, and one of my all time favourites is Mom’s Pea Soup With Ham. Not only does it take me back to some great childhood memories, the aroma as it cooks is so appealing. This is the perfect soup to make with that holiday ham bone.

WHAT IF YOU DON’T HAVE THE TIME?

I still remember mom’s delicious soups. Chicken Noodle, Borscht, Potato and even Ukrainian Sauerkraut Soup. Although these are not difficult to make they do require time and patience. Seems these days time is a luxury most people don’t have.

There is a simple cheat that will make it seem like you simmered soup all day in a pot, but really you had it ready in no time flat. Using your blender! It doesn’t get much easier than putting all the ingredients into a blender and pressing the “soup” setting.

Cauliflower florets in a baking dish dusted with smoked paprika ready to roast.

Easy Roasted Pumpkin Soup was my first experiment making soup in the blender. Much like this Easy Roasted Cauliflower Blender Soup, the key is “roasting” the veggies. This is the hardest part of the soup, and we all know that roasting veggies is not difficult. Once the vegetables are cooked, put all the ingredients into the blender. With the push of a button, you will have hot delicious soup in no time.

Now, it you don’t happen to have a high end blender, you can still make soup almost as fast. Instead of putting all the ingredients into a blender, put them in a pot. Use an immersion blender (affiliate), blitz, heat and eat. Using a regular blender would work too. Again, just blitz, put the soup in a pot and heat.

Close up shot of the cauliflower soup served in bowls and garnished with cheese.

For these soups, I used store bought stock. By all means, if you want to make your own, that is awesome. What I am trying to get at here, is that you don’t have to simmer soup all day long. Using this quick and easy cheat, along with some seasonings and a few store bought ingredients, making homemade soup is quicker than you think.

Bacon flavoured olive oil adds to the smokiness of the soup, and bacon makes everything taste fantastic. You can use whatever oil you like. Smoked paprika comes in several varieties like hot, mild, sweet and bittersweet. Again, use your favourite, or a combination will work great too.

Using greek yogurt is perfect of adding nutrition and creaminess without all the added fat and calories of cream.

As for roasting the veggies, you can even do that ahead of time, like on the weekend. Have them cooked and ready to make the soup. When it is dinner time, just blend all the ingredients, and soup will be ready before you know it.

Extreme close up of the soup in a bowl with a spoon in it.

I still do make homemade soup the good old fashioned way. However, my handy blender makes things quick and easy. Perfect for when time is not on your side, but you still want some tasty soup to eat. Blitz, pour and eat. Easy Roasted Cauliflower Blender Soup With Smoked Paprika is quick and delicious.

What is your favourite soup to make? Have you ever tried this method?

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Easy Roasted Cauliflower Blender Soup With Smoked Paprika

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Soup
Keyword: Sounp in the Blender
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 116 kcal
Author: Homemade & Yummy
Easy Roasted Cauliflower Blender Soup With Smoked Paprika is quick and delicious. With a few ingredients and a simple cheat, soup is ready in no time.
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Ingredients

  • 22 ounces fresh cauliflower (washed & cut)
  • 1 1/2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp bacon flavoured olive oil
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and cut cauliflower. Roast in oven at 425º F until tender. About 30 minutes.

  2. Once cooked, let cool slightly.

  3. Add all the ingredients (except) the cheese into a blender.

  4. Press the "soup" setting.

  5. Once done, pour into a bowl, garnish and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

If you don't have a blender with a soup setting, you can use a regular blender. You will just have to warm the soup in a pot before serving. Alternately you can also put all the ingredients into a pot and use an immersion blender, heat and eat.

Use any type of smoked paprika you like (sweet, mild or hot). If you don't have bacon oil any cooking oil will work.

Nutrition Facts
Easy Roasted Cauliflower Blender Soup With Smoked Paprika
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 957mg 40%
Potassium 254mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin A 10.2%
Vitamin C 19.9%
Calcium 14.3%
Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  3. I have never tried cauliflower soup, but l love roasted cauliflower, l often make it with white sauce and cheese and always turns out beautifully. This soup looks divinely creamy and satisfying, and the addition of yogurt brings extra silkiness. A delicious and healthy soup, am sure l could do with a nice bowl.

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  6. Wow love the recipe the pictures and write up are equally engaging and making me want to gulp this soup now. True moms are the best influences.

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  7. I have been wanting to try this cauliflower soup for a long time now. I am just not too sure whether I will like the taste. However, your recipe seems to be fairly simple & looks appealing. I would love to try a small batch of this soup. Thanks for the recipe.

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  12. Roasting veggies give delicious flavor to the soup. Although it takes a bit longer to make, every minute waiting is worth it. I love the addition of paprika in this recipe. Greek yogurt is the GREAT addition too… a super HEALTHY one. Gives creaminess without excess calories. Really love this recipe!

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  15. Love a good healthy soup with a spanish twist! (smoked paprika) Never thought of mixing cauliflower with paprika! Intriguing! I’ll give your recipe a definite try soon! Yummy!

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  18. This looks so delicious and quick for a healthy meal. I love the use of yogurt in soup for that extra tangy flavor and they add so much more thicker consistency too.

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  19. It’s easy to forget that you can make soup in your blender, especially the amazing Vitamix. (I have a vintage Vitamix from my great aunt that still works amazingly better than any modern blender.) Love the combination of flavors: roasted cauliflower, bacon, smoked paprika and a hit of cheese!

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  20. I use my hand held immersion blender for many soups, but this one is a beauty with not much simmering. I love the flavors of the roasted cauliflower and this is great. I will definitely be trying this soon.

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  21. I’ve never seen bacon oil, thats a new one for me. I always have cauliflower in my fridge. This looks so good – I imagine it tastes good cold too ?

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  25. Oh, I love cauliflower, but I have never made a soup with it. Your soup sounds amazing, I think the smoked paprika and bacon would add such great flavor. We have an oil store here locally I am going to stop in this week and see if they carry bacon oil! I can’t wait to try this soup.

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  26. We are soup lovers in my house. And with two vegetarians, I have nearly mastered the art of turning simple cauliflower into mealtime deliciousness. I have not, however, tried a soup like this. As for blending soups, it’s my favourite way to add a thickness without the need for a thickening agent. I’m so jealous that you have a vitamix though; I’d love to have one, but my KitchenAid immersion blender will have to do for now. 🙂

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    • You immersion blender will work just fine. If it wasn’t for hubby I would not have a Vitamix..but I am glad that I do.

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  27. No I’ve not tried this method (in my Nutribullet) as I use it for smoothies and was worried about flavour transfer. But it does look wonderful. I adore cauliflower soup 😀

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    • Seriously if it wasn’t for my husband…I would not have a Vitamix. I am SO happy I do. They truly are amazing.

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  30. I am going to make this with my homemade veggie broth. I make it on the weekend and freeze it in large silicone ice cube trays. We love cauliflower and I have a feeling this would be added to our regular dinner rotation if I make it. My hubby loves my broccoli and cheese soup that I make without cream.

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  31. I bet this tastes so yummy with the cauliflower roasted beforehand thus bringing out it’s delicious flavor! I do have a good blender and this is certainly the perfect soup to try on that! YUM!

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  33. Ha! Ha! It seems you and I have something in common as I traded in my vintage blender (it was grandmas) and got a new blender last year too. . .and it happened to be a Vitamix. That said, I think that I really am under utilizing my Vitamix as I typically only make smoothies in it and rely on my food processor for most other things. Because of this, I love seeing new ways that I can put this essential kitchen appliance to good work. I mean. . .to your point. . .they are expensive so the more it’s used the better. This soup looks like a lovely meal to branch out with..

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  38. The recipe is lovely and the pictures are gorgeous! Love the use of Greek yogurt. And I didn’t even know that there’s bittersweet paprika – that’s new for me!

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  40. I have only made Roasted Cauliflower or Cauliflower Indian style – this sounds so amazing. Need to try. Time to add more cauliflower to our diet. Definitely going to try this..

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  41. I really hated cauliflower when I was growing up but I’ve fallen in love with it the past few years. I would love to try this with a dash of cayenne or habaneros. Thanks for sharing Gloria!

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    • OMG the bacon oil is SOOOO good. I use it in so many recipes…and even just with scrambled eggs. We have an oil store that carries it.

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