Ina Garten Cauliflower Soup

The purpose of this article is to show you how to prepare cauliflower soup in the style of Ina Garten. This soup is packed full of vegetables like carrots, celery, onion, etc. If you follow the steps, you can make the tastiest recipe for cauliflower soup ever.

How Do You Thicken Up Cauliflower Soup?

You should only add 6 cups of stock rather than 8 when boiling if you like your Cauliflower soup extra thick. To thicken Cauliflower soup if it appears to be too thin for whatever reason, you may use a cornstarch slurry (one part cornstarch to two parts liquid).

Best Flavors for Cauliflower Soup

The Best Flavors You can add to Cauliflower Soup are garlic powder, onion, and fresh thyme, black pepper, and dry rosemary.

You can enhance the taste by adding other vegetables like bell pepper or tomato. Hence, you can choose to add any vegetable of your choice to make the soup more flavorful.

Ina Garten Cauliflower Soup Ingredients

• 1 stick butter 
• ½ onion, finely diced 
• 1 carrot, finely diced 
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced 
• 1 cauliflower head, cored and roughly chopped 
• 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley 
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 
• 2 cups whole milk 
• 1 cup half-and-half 
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Ground black pepper 
• 1 heaping cup sour cream
• Warm rolls or crusty bread

How To Make Ina Garten Cauliflower Soup

1. In a heavy pot over medium heat, melt ½ stick of butter.
2. Sauté the onions until they become translucent, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in the carrots and celery and cook together for a couple of more minutes (2 to 3 mins).
4. Add the cauliflower.
5. Lastly, stir everything around, cover it, and let it simmer for 15 minutes. 
6. Afterward, add the chicken broth and chopped parsley, and simmer for 10 minutes.

For The White Sauce:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining ½ stick of butter. 
2. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
3. Pour in the milk and whisk to combine after a couple of minutes of cooking. 
4. Add the half-and-half to the white sauce after it is removed from the heat. 
5. Pour the cream mixture into the pot.
6. To taste, add 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper, and allow the soup to simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes. 
7. You should expect the soup to thicken slightly but not too much. 
8. Taste it and add more salt if necessary.

For Serving:

1. The soup is best served with a thick dollop of sour cream in the bottom of a soup tureen (a very large bowl). 
2. Pour the cauliflower soup into sour cream in the soup tureen and gently stir.
3. Top with parsley and little black pepper.
4. Serve with toasted bread and enjoy.

Note: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup for a smoothie, thicker texture. Continue simmering for a further 10 minutes after puree.

How To Store Cauliflower Soup

• In The Fridge: When stored properly, cauliflower soup can last for 4 to 5 days in the fridge. When the soup is done cooking, let it cool until it reaches room temperature. Then pour the soup into tightly sealed glass containers and store it in the refrigerator.
• In The Freezer: You can freeze cauliflower soup and it will last for more than 3 months. Divide the cauliflower soup into serving. Pour each serving into freezer bags without garnish and leave about a half-inch space free for the soup to expand. By doing so, you will be able to thaw and reheat the soup easily.

How To Defrost Frozen Cauliflower Soup

• In The Fridge: Your frozen cauliflower soup will be thawed in 24 hours when you put it in the fridge. It seems like a long time, but it is the best way to let the soup defrost slowly and retain its flavor.
• In Warm Water: Place the frozen cauliflower soup bags in a large container full of warm water(not boiling water). The warm water will defrost frozen cauliflower soup in less than 3h.
• In The Microwave: Cover the bowl of frozen cauliflower soup with plastic wrap, a paper towel, or a microwave cover with a vent to thaw it. Adjust the microwave's power to 30% and place the bowl in the microwave on low heat. For best results, let the soup sit for 2 minutes until completely thawed.

How To Reheat Cauliflower Soup

Try to avoid reheating from frozen. I recommend you to thaw cauliflower soup first before reheating.

• In The Microwave: To reheat cauliflower soup, set to high heat and microwave for 2 min increments with frequent stirring every 30 sec until the soup reaches 74 degrees Celsius or 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In The Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pour the cauliflower soup into an oven-safe bowl and reheat for 10 to 15 min until reaches 165°F. Stir at least 1 time. You can also cover with foil if you think your cauliflower soup is thick ad it may dry out after reheating.
• In The Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 350°F. Pour the cauliflower into a bowl and cover it with aluminum foil and place it in the air fryer basket. Heat for 7 min, remove the foil, time, and reheat for 3 min more until reaches 165°F.

What To Serve With Cauliflower Soup

Cauliflower soup can be served with toasted bread, roasted veggies, chicken wings, pasta, or a fresh salad for a healthy meal. My favorite way to eat cauliflower soup is to serve it with crisp crackers on top, some fries, and a dipping sauce such as mayo, ketchup, or spicy sauce.

The following are some of the best sides to serve with Ina Garten's cauliflower soup:

• Pioneer Woman Cheeseburger Pie
• Pioneer Woman Banana Pudding
• Tai Pei Egg Rolls
• Chicken Legs
• Breadsticks
• Onion Rings
• Julienne Salad
• Butternut Squash Salad

Ina Garten Cauliflower Soup Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cup (248g)

• Calories from Fat 49
• Calories 129
• Total Fat 5.5g
• Saturated Fat 1.3g 
• Trans Fat 0g
• Cholesterol 4.6mg
• Sodium 408mg
• Potassium 418mg
• Total Carbohydrates 16g
• Dietary Fiber 3.6g 
• Sugars 4.1g 
• Protein 5.4g

Ina Garten Cauliflower Soup

Author: Emily Hill Cooking Method:Stir-frying Cuisine:American Courses:Soups

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 20 minutesCook time: 45 minutesRest time: 10 minutesTotal time:1 hour 15 minutesServings:4 servingsCalories:129 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

Ina Garten Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter 
• ½ onion, finely diced 
• 1 carrot, finely diced 
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced 
• 1 cauliflower head, cored and roughly chopped 
• 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley 
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 
• 2 cups whole milk 
• 1 cup half-and-half 
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Ground black pepper 
• 1 heaping cup sour cream
• Warm rolls or crusty bread

Instructions

1. In a heavy pot over medium heat, melt ½ stick of butter.
2. Sauté the onions until they become translucent, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in the carrots and celery and cook together for a couple of more minutes (2 to 3 mins).
4. Add the cauliflower.
5. Lastly, stir everything around, cover it, and let it simmer for 15 minutes. 
6. Afterward, add the chicken broth and chopped parsley, and simmer for 10 minutes.

For The White Sauce:

7. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining ½ stick of butter. 
8. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.
9. Pour in the milk and whisk to combine after a couple of minutes of cooking. 
10. Add the half-and-half to the white sauce after it is removed from the heat. 
11. Pour the cream mixture into the pot.
12. To taste, add 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper, and allow the soup to simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes. 
13. You should expect the soup to thicken slightly but not too much. 
14. Taste it and add more salt if necessary.

For Serving:

15. The soup is best served with a thick dollop of sour cream in the bottom of a soup tureen (a very large bowl). 
16. Pour the cauliflower soup into sour cream in the soup tureen and gently stir.
17. Top with parsley and little black pepper.
18. Serve with toasted bread and enjoy.

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