Cheesy Cauliflower Soup With Roasted Cashew Nuts Recipes

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, fry the bacon pieces over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain the bacon on a paper towel and set aside. Pour off the grease and return the pot to the stove.
• Add the onions to the pot and cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cauliflower, sprinkle with the Cajun spice and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cook, stirring, until the cauliflower starts turning golden brown, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
• Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture slightly, or all the way if you prefer. (Or use a regular blender; just don't fill too full.)
• In a separate saucepan or skillet, melt the butter. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to form a paste. Pour in the milk, then continue cooking until it thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the half-and-half.
• Pour the white sauce into the soup. Turn the heat to medium high and bring back to a boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, stirring in the cheese and sour cream until the cheese is fully melted. Stir in the parsley.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve with a little extra cheese, a sprinkle of bacon and a sprinkle of parsley.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the cauliflower, broth and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Mash cauliflower. , Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the cream, milk, carrot, bay leaves and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Stir in potato flakes., Cook 30 minutes longer or until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Cool slightly. , In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return to the slow cooker; stir in cheese. Cook until soup is heated through and cheese is melted. Garnish with paprika.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH ROASTED CASHEW NUTS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large lidded saucepan and brown the chopped cashew nuts for about 1 minute.
• Stir in the onion, garlic and potato, cover and sweat for 10 mins, shaking the pan occasionally.
• Add the cauliflower and stock, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 mins or until the cauliflower is tender.
• remove from heat and blend in the cheese, allow to cool slightly.
• Blend half of the mixture and then stir this through the rest of the soup so that you can actually see pieces of cauliflower and nut.
• reheat very gently without boiling so as not to toughen the cheese.
• check seasoning.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In large microwave-safe bowl, combine cauliflower and 1/2 cup of the water.
• Microwave on high for 8 minutes, stirring once.
• Remove from microwave.
• Do not drain.
• In separate large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheese spread, beef, potato flakes, and remaining water.
• Cook, uncovered, on medium until cheeses are melted and mixture is blended and smooth.
• Stir in the undrained cauliflower.
• Cook 2-3 minutes more.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and parsley, then pour in chicken broth. Add cauliflower and thyme; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until cauliflower and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from the stove and let cool for 15 minutes.
• Process 2 cups soup at a time in a food processor until smooth; return to the pot. Add milk, half-and-half, and cream; whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add Cheddar cheese and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and soup is hot, about 5 minutes longer.

SIMPLE CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and fry until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and cauliflower; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat slightly and boil gently until cauliflower is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, grate Cheddar cheese. Whisk milk and flour together in a bowl.
• When cauliflower is tender, slowly add milk-flour mixture, stirring until combined. Simmer until soup has thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in grated Cheddar until melted and blended together. Season with salt and pepper.