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October 1, 2013 26 Comments

Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup

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Fall weather has finally around in Eastern Iowa! I had to dig out a pair of jeans yesterday, but I didn’t give up my flip flops! Now I am ready for some warm, soothing fall soups, starting with this Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup…..

Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup cookingwithcurls.com

This soup can easily be made vegetarian is you so choose. Cassi would have preferred that, but I wasn’t quite that adventurous! When Alex first saw the soup, he gave me that “not happening” look, and went to subway for a sandwich. He did finally get desperate one night after work and was forced to try it…..and he liked it!! I don’t know why he doesn’t trust me. We have very similar tastes. If I like it, he will probably like it as well…..kids!

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.

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

Pour in the 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 & pepper to taste.

Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup from cookingwithcurls.com

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. I do not add much salt to anything! This is one dish that you will want to pull the SEA SALT out for. Yes, sea salt. You will completely ruin the taste of food if you use Iodinized salt. It has a nasty, chemical aftertaste, which is probably why I have never like the taste of salt! 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. 😉

More delicious soup recipes:

Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup

Instant Pot Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Instant Pot French Onion Soup

Parmesan Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Prosciutto

Creamy Parsnip and Apple Soup

Enjoy!!

Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup from cookingwithcurls.com

Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup is healthy, delicious and the perfect meal on a cold night!
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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 into 1/2
  • 1 head cauliflower about 2 pounds, trimmed and broken into small florets
  • 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • sea salt & fresh ground pepper
  • chopped fresh Italian parsley for garnish

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 & pepper to taste.

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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  1. Kim Tobin says

    October 01, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    Oh wow, that looks delicious!

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  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!

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  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!

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  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! 🙂

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  7. claire says

    October 12, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    Great project !!

    Claire x

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  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.

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  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!

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  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.

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  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!

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  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

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  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

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    • 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!

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  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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