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    Home » Main Course » Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup

    Published: Oct 1, 2013 · Modified: Jan 28, 2022 by Lisa Johnson

    Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup

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    Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup in a large bowl with chopped parsley and black pepper with title graphic across the top.

    Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup is a healthy and comforting meal that is perfect on cold winter nights. This easy soup recipe is thick and creamy without adding any dairy and comes together in one pot. It’s Whole30, Paleo, dairy-free, and gluten-free too!

    Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup in a large bowl with chopped parsley and black pepper.

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    Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup topped with parsley and black pepper.

    📋 What you will need

    Ingredients to make creamy carrot and cauliflower soup.
    • A large yellow onion and fresh garlic give this soup wonderful flavor.
    • Fresh carrots add a bit of sweetness and cauliflower adds texture and volume.
    • Chicken stock adds richness and fresh water keeps it from overpowering the other flavors.
    • Herbs de Provence is a flavorful combination of savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and sometimes lavender. 
    • White wine vinegar adds a subtle tang to balance the sweetness of the carrots and richness of the stock.
    • Flaked sea salt is not mandatory but it adds a nice punch of flavor to the finished soup, and black pepper is always a nice finishing touch.
    • Ready in about 50 minutes start to finish.

    Be sure to check out the detailed printable recipe card below

    🧑🏻‍🍳 How to make Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup

    Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, and cook, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 8 minutes.

    Diced onion and oil in a large pot.

    Add the garlic and Herbs de Provence and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

    Herbs de Provence and garlic added to the onions in the pot.

    Pour in the stock and water.

    Chicken stock and water added to the onion mixture.

    Cover, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Add carrots and cauliflower.

    Sliced carrots and chopped cauliflower in a large pot with chicken stock, onions, and seasonings.

    Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until carrots and cauliflower are very tender, about 35 minutes.

    Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, puree soup CAREFULLY until smooth. Alternately, puree small batches in a blender, then return to pot.

    Add the vinegar, salt and pepper, stir to combine. Ladle into bowls and serve with chopped parsley and sea salt & pepper to taste.

    Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup with chopped parsley and black pepper.

    📌 Recipe Notes & Tips

    You may have noticed that I do not usually give measurements for salt and pepper. It is such a personal taste preference, that I leave it up to your judgement. You will want to sprinkle some sea salt and fresh ground pepper on top of this soup before you eat it.....it adds just the right amount of flavor boost to make this soup sing. Okay, maybe it will make you sing.....just try it!!

    ✨ Recipe Modifications

    For a delicious vegan soup, substitute vegetable stock/broth for the chicken stock

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    Enjoy!!

    Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup recipe.

    Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup

    Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup is an easy, healthy and comforting recipe that is thick and creamy without adding any dairy.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: carrots, cauliflower, recipe, soup, fall, winter
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 199kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 large yellow onion chopped
    • 4 large cloves garlic minced
    • 2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence
    • 4 cups chicken stock can substitute vegetable broth
    • 2 cups water
    • 2 pounds carrots peeled and chopped in 1/2
    • 1 head cauliflower about 2 pounds, trimmed and broken into small florets
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    • sea salt flakes & fresh ground pepper to taste
    • chopped fresh Italian parsley for garnish
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    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, and cook, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
    • Add the garlic and Herbs de Provence and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
    • Add stock and water.
    • Cover, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Add carrots and cauliflower.
    • Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until carrots and cauliflower are very tender, about 35 minutes.
    • Remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, puree soup CAREFULLY until smooth. Alternately, puree small batches in a blender, then return to pot.
    • Add the vinegar, salt and pepper, stir to combine.
    • Ladle into bowls and serve with chopped parsley and sea salt flakes & pepper to taste.

    Notes

    For a delicious vegan soup, substitute vegetable stock/broth for the chicken stock

    Nutrition

    Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 982mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 25270IU | Vitamin C: 58.1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kim Tobin says

      October 01, 2013 at 7:22 pm

      Oh wow, that looks delicious!

      Reply
    2. marcie says

      October 01, 2013 at 10:38 pm

      This sounds so delicious, Lisa! I've never had a cauliflower soup before, but I love the stuff, so I'm sure I would be crazy about it. I could eat soup every single day, especially now that it's chillier weather. Pinning this to try!

      Reply
    3. Cindy Eikenberg says

      October 02, 2013 at 5:34 am

      Lisa, wow, what a beautiful soup! I only use sea salt! I know a certain someone in my house who would love this soup. 🙂 Thanks for sharing your recipe and pinning! Have a fabulous day!

      Reply
    4. tanya says

      October 02, 2013 at 7:37 am

      I am so ready for soup weather Lisa! I am a huge fan of cauliflower soups! I just love the color!

      Reply
    5. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

      October 02, 2013 at 11:50 am

      I'm in CT so we've been wearing jeans for a few weeks now and have busted out the soup pot!This soup sounds delicious! It looks so creamy and dreamy. Plus, it's a gorgeous color which makes me want to dive into it...perfect for soup season.

      Reply
    6. Laura @ The Rookie Cook says

      October 12, 2013 at 2:32 pm

      Yum, this looks delicious! ...now if I can just get my hubby to eat it! 🙂

      Reply
    7. claire says

      October 12, 2013 at 4:41 pm

      Great project !!

      Claire x

      Reply
    8. Emily from Reaching Beyond My Reach says

      October 13, 2013 at 11:29 am

      This sounds really really lovely. I cannot wait to try this! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    9. christine says

      October 14, 2013 at 10:51 am

      It's just cold enough out today that I am craving soup, and now I am craving THIS soup!

      Reply
    10. Heather at pleatsandruffles.com says

      October 14, 2013 at 2:04 pm

      Heather here from Pleats and Ruffles, stopping by to say I love your blog and can't wait to try this recipe! I definitely pinned this one!

      Reply
    11. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

      October 14, 2013 at 6:44 pm

      Hi Lisa, thanks for sharing on MM - I love a good soup for fall - pinned and sharing on FB.

      Reply
    12. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

      October 14, 2013 at 6:44 pm

      Oh yum! This sounds fantastic! Pinning!

      Reply
    13. Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says

      October 15, 2013 at 7:14 pm

      Oh Lisa, I LOVE carrot soup and really like the twist you took on this and added the cauliflower. Plus, the pictures I beautiful I just want to take a scoop of it with my spoon! YUM... pinning!

      Reply
    14. Maria says

      October 18, 2013 at 6:14 pm

      Your soup looks so incredibly delicious! I love creamy vegetable soups, and I love the bright color of this one too! Looks wonderful!

      Reply
    15. Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says

      October 19, 2013 at 8:14 am

      This soup looks so warm cozy and delicious!!! It is finally nice and cool here in NC, too. I'm wearing boots!!! Thanks so much for sharing this at Saturday Night Fever!!! 🙂

      Reply
    16. Diane Balch says

      October 19, 2013 at 11:55 am

      pinning this soup... I've been wanting to make more cauliflower. Thanks for sharing your recipes with us on foodie friday.

      Reply
    17. Peggy says

      January 09, 2014 at 3:30 pm

      Yummy soup. I love it. I love the Herbe de Provence, I am just discovering it. I added chopped 2 stalks of celery and only puréed half of the soup, leaving the other half chunky. I would like to know the calories per cup? Thanks.

      Reply
    18. Joanne T Ferguson says

      January 10, 2014 at 2:16 am

      G'day Lisa! Feel like I could dive right into your photo!
      Cheers! Joanne
      Viewed as part of Food Friends Friday Healthy Choices Party!

      Reply
    19. Joanne/WineLady Cooks says

      January 10, 2014 at 6:26 pm

      Hi Lisa, I love this soup. The weather has been so cold, damp and rainy and your soup would be delicious and heartwarming. Thanks for sharing with FFF Healthy Choices this week. I'll be sharing this on my FB page tomorrow.

      Looking forward to seeing you again soon.
      Joanne

      Reply
    20. Diane Roark says

      January 11, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      Wow! What great pictures with your carrot and cauliflower soup. It looks delicious! Thank you so much for stopping by Saturday Dishes and adding this recipe. I pinned it!
      Blessings,
      Diane Roark

      Reply
    21. souperjulia says

      April 29, 2014 at 4:06 pm

      Hello! Julia here from souper-woman. Thanks so much for sharing this gorgeous recipe. As a soup addict I eat it regardless of weather and this made a great lunch for souper-baby and me. It was great to get her eating cauliflower as I haven't managed to convince her until now! I'm planning to write a post on this (with link to your recipe of course) - will share with you when I do.
      Thanks again for a delicious soup!
      x

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        May 06, 2014 at 9:42 am

        Thank you so much, I am so glad that you like it. 🙂

        Reply
    22. Jenni says

      February 27, 2015 at 9:40 am

      I don't usually comment on recipes, but I have to on this one! This was amazing. I've been looking for a cauliflower soup that doesn't use cream and this totally fit the bill. Very creamy and savory. My husband and I were very impressed. Thank you!

      Reply
    23. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

      October 07, 2015 at 8:39 pm

      We are such soup people here. I've made cauliflower soup, but never carrot. This looks really good though. That is too funny about the Subway sandwich!

      Reply
    24. Barbara Bianchi says

      October 08, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      Oh, Lisa, this soup looks wonderful and so creamy! I want some. Right now. 🙂

      Reply

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