Creamy and delicious Cauliflower Cheddar Soup. I’m here to walk you through step by step to making a perfect bowl of Cauliflower Soup that you will LOVE.
Set Instant Pot to Saute and wait until the display panel reads “hot”
Melt Butter and add Onions.
Stir Onions and coat in butter. Allow Onions to cook until Transparent
Add Garlic and saute for 1 minute more
Slice 4 strips cooked bacon into small pieces and add to cooked onions. Saute for 1 minute
Turn Instant Pot Off
Add Chicken Broth and cut up cauliflower to Instant Pot. (add optional carrots and celery if desired here)
Stir Italian Seasonings into mixture.
Close Lid and close pressure valve
Set to Pressure Cook for 5 With a 10 Minute Natural Pressure Release
Add Heavy Whipping Cream
Use an Immersion Blender to puree soup to desired consistency
Sprinkle grated cheeses into hot soup and stir to melt cheese.
Garnish with Cheese, Green Onions and remaining bacon crumbles.
The thick and creamy texture is created as the Cauliflower is pureed along with Heavy Whipping Cream.
Notes
Cauliflower Cheddar Soup Stove Top Directions
It’s pretty easy to make on the stove in a large stock pot. Follow along as I walk you through the steps:
Heat stockpot over medium/high heat and melt butter. Add Onions and Saute until Onions become Transparent.
Add Crushed Garlic and cooked bacon slices and saute for 1-2 minutes
Wash and cut Cauliflower into small bite size pieces and add to Stock Pot (add optional carrots and celery if desired)
Pour Chicken Broth on top and stir
Add Italian Seasonings
Bring Soup to a full boil and then reduce heat to low and cover with lid. Allow to cook on low for 5 minutes or until Cauliflower is soft when poked with a fork
Use an Emersion Blender to puree soup to desired consistency
Add Cheddar Cheese and Pepper Jack Cheese and stir to melt
Top with remaining cheese, sliced bacon pieces and diced green onions.