Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 4 cups)
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6–8 small round bread rolls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut circles from the tops of bread rolls and hollow out.
- Brush insides with olive oil or melted butter, place on baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes until crisp.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add cauliflower and broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is tender (about 15 minutes).
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender. Stir in milk, paprika, mustard powder (if using), and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Ladle hot soup into prepared bread bowls and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in cooked turkey bacon bits or diced ham. Use gluten-free rolls for a gluten-free option. Store leftover soup separately from bread bowls to maintain texture.