Roasted Cauliflower Soup is so amazingly easy, you need to try it to believe it. Cream of cauliflower soup recipe without cream. Rich, luscious, and silky smooth texture, all with the help of your blender.
Once you see how easy and delicious this is, Orange Cauliflower Soup will be next on your list.
Roasting cauliflower creates a wonderful nutty taste. Smoked paprika is the perfect seasoning. This easy cauliflower blended soup is ideal for warming up on a chilly day.
Roasted Pumpkin Soup was my first attempt at making soup in the blender. Let me tell you, I was hooked! Who would have thought that it would be so easy? Honestly, it feels like no work, yet tastes like you have been cooking all day.
I still remember Mom’s delicious creations. Pea soup using the leftover holiday ham is still one of my favourites. Chicken noodle, borscht, and Ukrainian sauerkraut were staples all winter long. Comfort food that is simple and so satisfying.
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! Blended soups are super easy, and the texture is so smooth, you don’t even need cream.
Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup Ingredients
With a few easy to find ingredients dinner will be ready in no time.
- Fresh cauliflower
- Smoked Paprika
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
- Greek yogurt
- Grated cheese for garnish
If you need a vegan option, be sure to check out the suggestions below.
Making Blender Soup With Roasted Cauliflower
Roasting vegetables is such a great way to bring out some wonderful flavours. Our favourite way of preparing veggies all year long.
- Wash, cut and roast the cauliflower. Bonus you can even do this ahead of time.
- Place all ingredients (except cheese) into your blender.
- Puree. That’s it. It doesn’t get any easier than this.
My blender has a soup setting. It is such a cool feature. When the cycle ends, the soup is HOT and ready to serve.
If you don’t have this feature, no problem. Just blitz all the ingredients until smooth. You have to do it in batches depending on the size of your appliance. Pour into a pot, heat and serve.
No blender? No problem. Place the roasted cauliflower and all the ingredients (except the cheese) into a pot. Use an immersion blender to puree. Heat and serve.
Suggestions / Recipe Tips
- I used bacon flavoured olive oil to roast the cauliflower. Any oil will work.
- Different cheese for garnish is a nice way to change the flavour. Smoked cheddar, crumbled blue, or feta are great choices.
- You can even top this soup with roasted chickpeas, fresh herbs or nuts.
- Instead of smoked paprika try nutmeg.
- Switch up the colour of cauliflower, they are all delicious.
- Homemade broth works. Store bought is an easy alternative.
- You can switch out the yogurt for cream or evaporated milk if you prefer.
- If you need a vegan version, use vegetable broth and vegan yogurt or a plant based milk, and top with a vegan cheese or nuts.
- Great sides would be: Cheddar Onion Muffins, Irish Soda Bread or Cheesy Cornbread.
- If time is an issue, roast the cauliflower a day or two ahead of time.
- Store leftovers in a container in the fridge. It will last for 3-4 days.
- Freeze for longer storage. Place in a freezer bag, container, or vacuum sealed pouch.
- Reheat on the stove in a pot, or bowls in the microwave.
Types Of Cauliflower
You might be surprised to know that cauliflower has many colours. If you are lucky enough to find a market, be sure to give some of these a try. A fun twist from the common white cauliflower. Eating cauliflower raw is super delicious too, like in this cauliflower coleslaw recipe.
- Romanesco also called Broccoflower. It is lime-green in colour, and has a spikey appearance, crunchy texture and nutty taste.
- Green is sweeter than the common white version and similar to the texture of broccoli.
- Purple is super healthy. The vibrant hue comes natually from an antioxidant called anthocyanin.
- Orange contains beta-carotene in the florets. There is also a Cheddar Cheese variety, but does not taste like cheese at all. It is milder than the white variety.
Here are a few more delicious homemade soup recipes:
Roasted Cauliflower Blender Soup
Ingredients
- 24 ounces fresh cauliflower (1 large head)
- 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (I used bacon flavoured)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- Wash and cut cauliflower into florets and place in baking dish. Coat with olive oil and paprika. Roast for about 30 mnuntes until tender.24 ounces fresh cauliflower, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Once cooked, let cool slightly.
- Add all the ingredients (except) the cheese into a blender.4 cups chicken broth, ½ cup greek yogurt
- Press the "soup" setting.
- Once done, pour into a bowl and garnish with cheese.½ cup grated cheese for garnish
Marisa Franca
I am so glad I found this recipe. We have cauliflower in the the fridge just waiting for a recipe. This is it!! We love our soups and the addition of smoked paprika, which we’re never without, gives the recipe the additional flavor boost. I don’t care if it’s hot outside. I’m nice and comfy with the A/C so Easy Roasted Cauliflower it is!!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHA….that god for AC this summer. This soup is delicious any time of year that is for sure.
Kate
Yum! This looks delicious!
Homemade & Yummy
So easy, nutritious and totally delicious.
Sarah
I love cauliflower and this soup sounds absolutely delicious! I bet it would freeze well too for lunches!
Homemade & Yummy
This is easy to make…and leftovers would be great too.
Daniela Andersom
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.
Homemade & Yummy
This is such an easy and delicious soup to make. I love using yogurt in recipes….adds nutrition too.
Amy
This soup sounds yummy. I have a vitamix too but pretty much only use it for smoothies! I’ll have to give soup a try in it!
Homemade & Yummy
It works so great for making soups…and LOTS of other things too.
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons
I love roasted cauliflower and I bet I will love this soup! (Love my Vitamin too!)
Homemade & Yummy
Yes I love my VITAMIX as well!!
Sharvari (Mumbai 2 Melbourne)
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.
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much.
cookilicious
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.
Homemade & Yummy
Well hope you give it try.
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
Nothing better than a well made veggie soup!
Homemade & Yummy
Nutritious and delicious.
Nicole @nourishingwild
Smoked paprika makes EVERYTHING SING! Also, love cauliflower soup 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
Totally LOVE smoked paprika…all kinds!!
Lori Vachon
Roasting veggies is definitely a smart move when making soups, the flavors just pop so much more. Looks like a fantastic recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks…hope you give it a try.
Kylee from Kylee Cooks
I love my blender, but never think of using it for soup. Doh! This roasted cauliflower soup looks so perfect, I’ll have to give it a try!
Homemade & Yummy
YES…it makes fantastic soup.
Natalie
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!
Homemade & Yummy
We love this quick, easy and delicious soup. You can always roast the veggies ahead of time!!
peter @feedyoursoultoo
I am such a cauliflower fan. the soup looks delicious and I really like the hint of paprika you can see.
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks..hope you give it a try.
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
I am such a sucker for smoked paprika, so I knew I wanted to try this even before I saw your scrumptious photos!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much…enjoy!!