Smoky Cheddar Cauliflower Soup

Smoky Cheddar Cauliflower Soup

AS Soup Season continues Cheddar Broccoli seems so expected compared to this yummy Soup. The Cauliflower helps make it creamy and goes so well with the smoky & cheesy flavors! Don’t miss out on this delicious and comforting Soup. It’s easy to make and is perfect with a few crunchy croutons or served with a hunk of crusty bread.

Serves 2-3

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Ingredients

1 Large Cauliflower cut into florets

3 ribs of Celery chopped

1 Carrot peeled and chopped

1 cup of Onions chopped

2 Garlic cloves minced

1 1/2 cups Vegan Cheddar Cheese shredded ( I used a combo of Violife Epic Mature and Cheddar/Colby shreds)

1 tsp of Thyme

1 tsp of Smoked Paprika

few dashes of Liquid Smoke or 1/2 tsp Smoked Salt

3 Tbsp Butter ( I used Miyoko’s)

3 Tbsp Flour

2 cups of Vegetable Broth

1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Plant Milk ( I primarily use Oat)

Salt & Pepper to taste

Croutons (Love, love, love Kelly’s) & Parsley for garnish

Directions

1. On med-low heat, sauté the Onion and Celery in the Vegan Butter until the Onions are translucent.

2. Add in the Carrot, Cauliflower, Garlic, Thyme and continue to cook covered for about 20 minutes or until all the veggies are tender.

3. Add in the Flour and mix to coat everything. Continue to cook & mix for about 2 minutes to cook out the Flour taste. Add in the Broth, stir well and bring to a soft boil.

4. Add in the Cheese, Liquid Smoke and Smoked Paprika and cook covered for another 15 minutes.

5. Blend the Soup with either an immersion or traditional blender. Make sure to leave a little texture.

6. Add in the Plant Milk, season with Salt & Pepper and let simmer for 10 minutes before serving