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Cauliflower Cream Soup with Cheddar (Slow-Cooker)

slowcookercauliflowercreamsoupcheddarThis slow cooker cauliflower soup recipe blends cauliflower, herbs and cheddar into the creamiest bowl. It’s true set-it-and-forget-it comfort for busy nights, perfect for fall and winter and budget-friendly too.

2 (18 oz) pkgs frozen cauliflower florets (2x500g)
2 cups onions, diced small
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 tsp. celery salt
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
½ tsp. dried thyme
¼ tsp. red pepper chili flakes, optional
1 tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
8 cups chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
3 cups cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (400 g)

Garnish:
croûtons
shredded cheddar cheese
heavy cream

Add the cauliflower florets, onions, garlic, celery salt, nutmeg, thyme, red pepper chili flakes, salt and pepper to the slow cooker. Pour the chicken broth over the cauliflower. Stir to combine.

Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-6 hours.

Use an immersion blender if desired. Stir in the heavy cream and the shredded cheese. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Stir thoroughly right before serving.

Makes 10-12 servings.

Cook's Notes:

  •  Try to hand shred the cheese. Pre-shredded bags of cheese don’t melt as smoothly in the soup. The consistency is much better when you shred the cheese yourself.
  • Prior to adding the heavy cream and cheese, you can use an immersion blender if you prefer. Using this will make the soup really smooth and creamy if you don’t like chunks of vegetables. Just do what you prefer.

Storage:

  • Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 4-5 days. The soup will thicken as it sets so add more broth to the soup when reheating to thin it back out.
  • You can also freeze the leftovers for up to 3 months in a freezer safe bag or container.

Variations:

  • Substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
  • Buttermilk or evaporated milk can be used instead of heavy whipping cream.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Bread is a must when cream soup. I always love to dip the bread into the delicious sauce. It is heavenly. 
  • You could also make some fresh cheesy croûtons.