Winter is coming and we are making a lot of soups and stews lately. This recipe is so light and simple and although cauliflower is not one of our favorite veggies, we really enjoy this amazing soup. If you don't like cauliflower, add some powerful spice like curry and you won't notice the flavor.
I like to have my soups with some healthy carb like brown rice, millet, quinoa or sweet potatoes and also with some greens. I've been obsessed with kale, especially with a new super easy kale side recipe I really love. You just need to steam your kale and add some healthy fat like tahini or oil, garlic powder and tamari or soy sauce. It's the bomb!
Tips:
- Use any non refined oil you want.
- Add more or less liquid to make your soup more or less creamy.
- Feel free to add or substitute any veggie or ingredient.
- The nutritional yeast is optional, but it gives the soup a cheesy flavor. If you can't find it, use some brewer's yeast instead or even some beer.
📖 Recipe
Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Soup
This creamy vegan cauliflower soup is so light and simple and although cauliflower is not one of our favorite veggies, we really enjoy this amazing recipe.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
- ½ chopped onion
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened plant milk of your choice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoon nutritional yeast, optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot and add the garlic and onion.
- Cook over medium-high heat until golden brown.
- Add the cauliflower, broth and milk and bring it to a boil. Then cook over medium-high heat for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft.
- Add the salt, black pepper and nutritional yeast and blend using an immersion or a regular blender.
- Serve with your favorite toppings. We added some peas, toasted almond slices, chopped chives and more ground black pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.1g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.2g | Sodium: 334.1mg | Fiber: 7.4g | Sugar: 6.7g
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Jill says
I made this soup. I roasted the cauliflower in the oven, sauted leek, with ginger & basil, threw in a left over steamed carrot, soaked a cup of cashews for 15 min & added it to the blender at the end. Topped the soup with green onions, croutons, & a smidgen of cayenne. Yum.....nice and creamy.
Iosune says
Hi Jill! Sounds great 🙂
Elizabeth Fitch says
Easy to make. Delicious!
Iosune says
Hi Elizabeth! Thanks a lot 🙂
Ronald Carmona says
Soymilk works perfectly in this recipe.
Iosune says
Hi Ronald! Yes, it does 🙂 Thanks for the comment!
Marlene Glover says
Love it! Nice and easy, and ingredients we all have in our kitchens. I added a handful of broccoli I had in the fridge. Will be making this again.:)
Iosune says
Hi Marlene! So glad you liked it 🙂
Gayle says
This was quick and easy to make. I think it's delicious, and it could easily be augmented with different toppings or add-ins. I wonder if the flavor might be enhanced by roasting the cauliflower before adding it to the soup.
Iosune says
Hi Gayle! I'm SO glad you liked it 🙂 I prefer this simpler version, but you can roast the cauliflower beforehand if you want. Have a nice day!
Patricia Pascale says
Holy moly this was fabulous in so many ways. Firstly, this soup came together amazingly quick! Secondly, oh my gosh was this delicious!!! Thirdly, plant based goodness with wholesome ingredients!
The only thing I omitted from the recipe was the oil to fry the onion/garlic otherwise I made as written. Definitely a keeper. So many other recipes use potato as well but I didn’t have any and I wanted just cauliflower. Thank you, thank you!!
Iosune says
Hi Patricia! Thanks a lot for your kind words. So glad you liked it!
Hilly says
Hiya, It's Hilly here, in the UK. This has become one of our very fave soups this winter. It's creamy and comforting and we have it at least once a week. I have to be honest and say that in this house ALL the ingredients get thrown in to our instant pot and it gets cooked for 6 mins on pressure. This includes a bag of frozen cauli, if we don't have fresh, and it's still delicious! Thank you so much for the recipe and keep 'em coming! Have a Very Happy and peaceful Christmas everyone.
Iosune says
Hi Hilly! So glad you like it so much 🙂 Happy Christmas to you too!
Luis Chiles says
Super delicious and simple.
Followed the recipe and the end result couldn't have been any better.
Thank you!
Luis C
Iosune says
Hi Luis! So glad you liked it 🙂
June says
Very ez and tasty 😋, thank you.
I added a drop of plain yogurt in the center of soup. My son who's extremely careful with what he eats, ask me for the recipe.
Iosune says
Hi June! Sounds great 🙂 SO glad you guys liked it!
Serena says
if I use coconut milk should I use the stuff from the box or from the can? The recipe isn't very specific about the plant milk.
Iosune says
Hi Serena! You could use both as long as they unsweetened 🙂 Pretty much any plant milk will do, though. Have a nice day!
Serena says
Thanks for the response 🙂 I’m about to start cooking now!
Iosune says
Hope you enjoyed it 🙂
April C. says
Just made this and it was delicious and so easy and creamy! Couldn’t find my immersion blender but used a standard blender and it worked great. Excellent recipe! It’s like a bisque…so thick and rich without any cholesterol! We loved it. Thank you!
Iosune says
Hi April! SO glad you guys loved it 🙂
Sher says
Hello, Canadian gal here. I just finished eating this delicious recipe. I highly recommend you give this one a go.
Delish Dish.
Iosune says
Hi Sher! Thanks a lot 🙂 Have a nice day!
Star says
Just made this recipe. Tastes really good, quick and easy to make. Will
Definitely make again..
Iosune says
Hi Star! I'm glad you liked it 🙂
Leslie says
Love it! I sliced some onion and mushrooms, sauteed them until they were crispy, folded in some vegan smoked gouda, then topped with the mushrooms, onions, croutons, smoked paprika and parsley. Delicious!
Iosune Robles says
Sounds so good 🙂 Thanks for your comment!
Lucy says
I just made this, and it is downright delicious! The only thing I added was fresh rosemary. Will definitely make it again!
Susan Krcmar says
love this recipe, and will be making it often.
Thank you!
Serene Lee says
I love soups, I will make them some times later.
Iosune Robles says
Hope you enjoy it, Serene!
Erin says
I only comment on recipes I think are amazing...This did not disappoint! It was so simple and delicious, I will definitely be making it again!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Erin! Thanks for your kind comment 🙂
Natalie says
I love this recipe and keep coming back to it for years. Thank you!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Natalie! Thanks for your kind comment 🙂
Sheryl says
This was a solid cauliflower soup, but nothing as amazing as the reviews had me think going in. The nutritional yeast is essential in my opinion for flavor. Much better with added toppings.
Iosune Robles says
Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙂 Have a nice day!
Mary says
Wow! What a treat—-and transformation of the humble cauliflower! I added chili flake, adobo chili, carrot, celery and fresh rosemary. Thank you for this yummy recipe! Delicious surprise!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Mary! Sounds so good 🙂
Karen Rodriguez says
Thank you🙏 Loved the recipe. To thicken it up I added 3 potatoes and for a touch of exotic flavor a handful of fresh curry leaves. It made the soup incredibly hardy. Topped it with a few chives and a sprinkle of lemon juice. Yummm
JET says
I made this soup before we went away to use up items in fridg. Followed your recipe but added more of the liquids cuz in the end I threw in cooked leftover egg noodles.
With the cauliflower I added finely chopped carrots. I added an opened half jar of salsa. Used dried dill. It turned out great! TY
Alison Laurier says
I am not a vegan but I love so many of the vegan recipes! This soup is just so delicious. I loved it and so does my husband. I found another cauliflower soup recipe (not vegan) but it used a whole stick of butter. ugh. I like that this soup is so healthy and cauliflower is so good for you! Thanks for a great recipe. I'll be looking for more on your site!
Iosune Robles says
Thanks for your kind comment Alison 🙂
Renee Miller says
Amazing! I made exactly as recipe instructed. So flavorful and satisfying. I’m vegan and have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen…..lol 😊 it’s ok, I am very healthy now and feel really good about this lifestyle change. Soup is so comforting, anytime of year. Thanks so much
Iosune Robles says
Hi Renee! Thanks for your kind comment 🙂
CelesteSophia says
Love this recipe! I used mushroom broth, frozen riced cauliflower, oat milk and dried porcini mushrooms as a substitute for the nutritional yeast. Very savory. Had steamed carrots with it. Even leftover cranberry sauce went well with it. Fast and easy to make.
Iosune Robles says
Hi! Sounds so good 🙂 I'm glad you liked it!
Libby says
This Recipe is ridiculously good. I have probably made it over 30 times and it will continue to be a staple in my dinner rotation. The peas are definitely a nice Topping along with some red flake peppers. Try it out! I promise you will not be disappointed. Thanks so much for this recipe!!!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Libby! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂
Chelsea says
I am dumbfounded….this recipe is one of the best soup recipes I’ve ever had. I can’t believe how creamy it is. I used frozen riced cauliflower instead (one bag was already seasoned) and unflavored almond milk. Wow, keeping this recipe forever. Delish!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Chelsea! I'm so glad you liked this recipe 🙂
Jennofur OConnor says
If the recipe only calls for a 1/2 tspn. of salt, why is the salt content so high per serving? I really don't know how this stuff is measured, but it just seems high to me for so little salt added. Thanks for the recipe!
Iosune Robles says
Hi! We have used this app https://www.verywellfit.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4157076 to measure nutritional values 🙂
SPup says
Made this tonight. Yummy!
Iosune Robles says
Hi! So glad you liked it 🙂
Hannah says
I just made this! It was so easy and very delicious. I added a sprinkle of parsley and bay leaf to the broth.
Iosune Robles says
Sounds so good! I'm glad you liked it!
Carrera says
Yum and super easy!
Iosune Robles says
Hi! So glad you liked it!
Carrera says
Delicious and super easy!
Iosune Robles says
Thank you so much 🙂
Pscott says
I added broccoli and turmeric too. Was yummy.
Pscott says
I added broccoli and turmeric too. Was yummy
Iosune Robles says
Sounds so good! Have a nice day 🙂
Wendy StockwellLopez says
Hello, Does this recipe freeze well? I have 4 heads of cauliflower and love to have "make aheads" in my freezer and I am a souper girl LOL!
Iosune Robles says
Hi! Yes, feel free to freeze it 🙂
Judy says
Easy and delicious. I seasoned with garlic and onion powder and Tony Chachere's (no salt). I also added sweet potato and broccoli. The nutritional yeast made it delicious!
Iosune Robles says
Sounds so good! So glad you liked it!
Mary Anne says
Which would work better, soy or almond milk (unsweetened)? I’m assuming that coconut milk might be too sweet.
Iosune Robles says
Hi! Both will work well 🙂 I prefer soy but that's up to you!
Elaine says
SO delicious, and simple to make. Was great on a freezing cold day
Iosune Robles says
Hi Elaine! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂
Linda says
I needed to use up a head of cauli from my CSA box and was not expecting much but...omg YUM! So delish and easy I’m saving this recipe forever!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Linda! Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙂
Lisa says
Cover the kettle when cooking the soup? Or do you want liquid to boil and escape?
Iosune Robles says
Hi Lisa! Feel free to cover it but it's not necessary!
Eliana DeLevie-Orey says
Hi! I know this is a strange question for a vegan recipe, but... can I replace the plant milk with regular milk? Thanks!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Eliana! We don't use non-vegan milk so I don't know if this recipe will work with it! Even so, I encourage you to use vegan milk 🙂
Bettina says
Loved it, and so did everyone else 😉
Iosune Robles says
So glad you liked it, Bettina 🙂
Heaven says
Love this so much! It’s my favorite
Iosune Robles says
So glad you liked it 🙂
Heather Taylor says
Simple, quick and delicious. This will be my go to cauliflower soup recipe. Perhaps it would help if you added a weight for the amount of cauliflower as they vary so much in size?
Iosune Robles says
500 gr, more or less 🙂
Jenny says
So good, and so easy! Perfect for a weeknight meal. I only had half a head of cauliflower, and wanted to add some protein, so I added half a can of Navy beans, and it turned out great! Thank you for this easy, delicious recipe.
Iosune Robles says
So glad you liked it Jenny 🙂 Have a nice day!
CJ says
Wonderful, healthy recipe. I make this on Sunday to take for my lunches during the week. Thanks so much for sharing!
Iosune Robles says
So glad you liked it 🙂 Have a nice day!
Lorelei Giddings says
I made this with almond milk, potatoes, kale, and a de-seeded habenero. Really great taste and texture.
Iosune Robles says
Wow! That sounds amazing 🙂
Sue says
Really easy to make and tasty!
Iosune Robles says
Hi Sue! So glad you liked it 🙂
Dee says
I've made this at least 1/2 dozen times exactly as written. Tonight, after putting the onion and garlic in the pot, I realized I only had vanilla oat milk. So, I put in 3.5 cups of water and a small can (5.4 oz) of coconut cream. I think it's the best version I've made yet. I also always add frozen broccoli or frozen California blend (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower).
Iosune Robles says
Sounds so good 🙂 So glad you liked our vegan cauliflower soup!
Laura B. says
Delicious and easy to make!
Iosune Robles says
Thanks Laura 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Daphne Goulter says
Oh WOW, just WOW!!! This recipe was so, so, easy and simple to make.
I thought, oh its too simple. Its going to be bland. I didn't add or change anything! (I used Soy plant milk)
I'm Vegan, but my partner isn't. He tried it, and his eyes lit up. He had a serve, and then came back for more.
This is a truly beautiful tasting soup. I'll be making it regularly.
Thanks Iosune
Melbourne, Australia
Iosune Robles says
Hi! So glad you and your partner liked our soup 🙂 Thanks for writing to us!