Dad’s Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Dad’s Creamy Cauliflower Soup was always a favorite growing up, and it’s so easy with just 5 ingredients!
Dad’s Creamy Cauliflower Soup
My late Dad loved to cook, and soup was one of his many specialties. This soup was always a favorite, and now I love making it for my family, it brings back the memories of our childhood and the love we felt from him.
Both my parents loved to cook and no doubt that has rubbed off on my brother and I. My Dad’s style of cooking was very different from my Mom’s since he was born in Prague, Czech and she was born in Colombia. As you can imagine, the meals we group up with were pretty eclectic, but one of the simplest recipes my Dad made was this soup.
As a kid, we had a cup of homemade soup almost every night before dinner. I wasn’t always happy about this, because believe it or not, I was pretty picky. But on the night’s we had this soup, I never complained.
When my father lost his vision he was no longer able to cook. Thankfully I learned some of the dishes he once cooked. This one is EASY, only 5 ingredients. In less than twenty minutes you’ll have yourself a warm, delicious bowl of soup that is so light you can serve this as a first course for dinner or with a half sandwich for lunch.
There is no cream added, the silky texture is simply from pureeing it. Dad used water and chicken bouillon which I often do (I use Better Than Bouillon) but here I used chicken broth instead; use whatever works for you. Sometimes I add some diced carrots, or even celery – there are no rules here.
How To Make Cauliflower Soup
More Soup Recipes
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower Soup,
- Asian Beef Zoodle Soup
- Turkey Meatball Tortellini Soup
- Three Cheese Mushroom Tortellini Soup
- Spinach Tortellini Soup
Dad's Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp unbleached flour, gluten-free is fine too
- 1 medium head cauliflower, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 4 cups less sodium chicken broth, vegetarians can use vegetable broth
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, make a roux by melting the butter on low heat.
- Add the flour and stir about 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, onions and cauliflower and set heat to medium.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender (about 20 minutes.)
- Puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition
Beyond!!! I put hot sauce and teaspoon plain Greek yogurt (tastes like sour cream) and a couple tortilla chips- like a spicy creamy tortilla soup without the calories!!!
I’m not a fan of cauliflower, but I love this soup. To add more beans in my diet, I add a 1/2 can of cannellini beans before I purée it and it doesn’t change the points. I also have made it using broccoli. For that recipe, I use onion, celery, carrots, and broccoli. After I purée the mixture with the beans, I add a small can of corn for sweetness.
This reviewer is Joanne Mary P to distinguish me from the other Joannes.
Thank you so much for a wonderful recipe. I was tired of roasted cauliflower. Also loved your asparagus soup which I made this year in the spring when we had too many asparagus spears in the garden. My favorite way of eating asparagus. That this was your dad;s recipe makes it more meaningful and dear to me.
Loved it! Added carrots and paprika. My 11 year old approved!! Thanks!
Awesome!
Very easy to make and so delicious. I added all the ingredients except the butter and flour and cooked in my Instant Pot on High pressure for 3 mins. Melted the butter in the microwave, added flour stirring until smooth, then added it to the cooked cauliflower and onion mixture and used an Immersion Blender until creamy smooth. Packed it in my lunch today and LOVED it!
Awesome soup. I love it!
Really great tasty soup!
Delicious cauliflower soup. My husband and I loved this soup! It is the second soup recipe of yours that I have made (the first was the cream of asparagus). Both turned out great and were simple to make! Thank you for sharing your recipes.
Would this work in an instant pot? If yes, how long?
Delicious! Healthy and easy! Love love love it! May your Dad rest in peace!
Do you think I can use the Instant Pot following the same directions, making the roux on Saute, then adding the cauliflower, onions, and broth, then Pressure Cook for 5 minutes, then using the immersion blender?
I stumbled across your site last night and was excited to find this recipe as I had two heads of cauliflower in the fridge. I doubled the recipe for extra soup and halved the butter, but still came out wonderfully. Also didn’t have any chicken broth so I subbed with vegetable bouillon. Reminds me of a cream soup that I used to get with fried chicken in South Korea when I was a kid. Such a beautiful yet simple dish. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with your Dad and sorry for your lost. I’m making it now and wanted to to thank you again for this will be shared today with my 88 yr mom and I’ll run some also over to my son, wife, and new granddau!!!.. I had a wonderful father too who I lost few yrs. back and I’m reflecting on how thankful I am, so I appreciate it.!!! It smells and brings a sweet aroma of reflection to this kitchen with “family time gatherings”!!! Thank you again.
What a beautiful story, thank you for sharing. I will be trying the soup tomorrow.
Just finished making and a sample taste of this. It’s VERY good. Added a large, pared carrot that I cut up and cooked along with the cauliflower. Thanks for another great recipe, Gina.
Why have I waited so long to make this? It is So easy and SOOOO tasty! This is why I cook on the weekends — to be able to look forward to a home-made lunch at work all week long. ALong with a roll-up of the tuna garbanzo salad this fits right in with my reduced calorie coal for the week.
Thank you so much Gina for sharing this delicious soup recipe!
I love cream soups and this takes the cake for being yummy and healthy at the same time. It’s not heavy like potato soup so you feel no guilt with bacon and cheese as a garnish. I love avocado and bacon with it.
I have the fondest memories of being in the kitchen and watching my mother, grandmother and aunts whip up their magical dishes.
Nobody made cobbler like my grandmother. The best part was pulling out her pastry board and playing in the extra dough.
I would have loved being in you Dad’s kitchen. I’m glad you appreciated his gift of cooking so he can continue giving thru you.
Again, thank you Gina. I will always honor him when making this recipe.
Kind words, thank you
I made this twice already. This time I blended in kale and put fried tofu with a bit of lemon and green onions on top. Looks so fancy and tastes great in cold Michigan.
Made this on Sunday and had for lunch Monday. It’s so delicious and so quick and easy to make. I garnished it with a little grated gruyere cheese and a crumbled bit of bacon to jazz it up and fresh diced parsley. Looking forward to making this luscious soup again soon. Thanks for a wonderful family recipe!
Made this soup tonight on a rainy winter evening ad it was so satisfying! Added celery, and shredded carrots and topped with a little milk and chopped fresh spinach.
Delicious! Very quick and easy to make. Served it with shredded Cheddar cheese. Yum!
Thank you for the recipe. And may your wonderful dad rest in Love. ????
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It should be called Dad’s “Dreamy” Creamy Cauliflower Soup. Soooo good. I love this soup so much. I’ve made it three times. Two heads of cauliflower makes about 2 1/2 quarts. Freezes very well. I prefer creamy soups over brothy ones, and this one fits the bill with all the comfort and none of the guilt.
This simple soup is DELICIOUS I used what I had on hand.. No added salt veggie broth, carrots, clerey, a little red bell pepper, onion and of course cauliflower.( wanted to clean out fridge). Followed instructions and it came out nice and thick and smooth thanks to an immersion blender. Will totally make this again.
So sorry to hear about your dad. I make this often. This has become my favorite soup!! Did he have any other great recipes?
thank you!
I made it. I roasted the cauliflower with mushroom s boy was it good. Will be making again and again
Oh my goodness! This is the best soup. I added garlic and celery and it sure warms you up on this 20 degree in Michigan! Sorry about your Dad his recipe will live on now in this household♥
It’s fast. It’s easy. It’s super delicious ! I can’t even believe it!
I’m in Australia – is chicken stock the same as broth or do you make your broth from scratch? Thank yiu
Chicken stock is a little richer but essentially the same.
This is delicious!!! Made this today and it turned out great~
I absolutely LOVED this recipe. I love how creamy it is, it tastes like a high fat/calorie soup without eating a high fat calorie soup. It was SO butter tasting and good!
I made a couple of changes, I don’t have an immersion blender so I used our normal blender. The cauliflower blended so well you couldn’t see the individual grains anymore.
A dash of paprika, cayenne pepper, and a tablespoon of sesame oil (I LOVE THAT STUFF) upped the calories a little bit, but added to the flavor profile which was already so good. I used salted chicken broth too, because I’m a salt monster. What a wonderful recipe, I’m sorry about the loss of your father, and thank you to him for this recipe and to you for sharing it with the world.
I’m a huge lover of this recipe and make it in big batches to last me through the week. I try to have a low calorie intake and when I make it, it turns out to be about 50 calories for a HUGE portion. I was wondering if you had any recommendations for other spices to put in it? I’m not an experienced cook and don’t know the flavor profile of a lot of different spices. Do you know – or have an idea – of other spices that would be good in it? Paprika? Cumin? Etc?
I roast my cauliflower first to add some extra flavor then I add a little bit of white pepper as well as paprika and a dash of crushed red pepper. Comes out great!
Just made it! So simple and sooo delicious.
Just made this for the 1st time yesterday and all I can say is WOW! This soup is wonderful! I like cauliflower, not my favorite vegetable tho, but I will definitely make this again. The texture is smooth and silky but thick enough to be very satisfying and I love the fact that no cream or half & half is needed to make it. I used all vegetable broth and added about 2 tsp of Better Than Bouillion chicken to it to give it a little more flavor and it was fabulous. Don’t have an immersion blender so I puréed it in my blender—worked like a charm. I sprinkled a little Parmesan cheese on top for flavor but is equally good without.
Will this freeze well?
Yes, I make it ahead and freeze it. Still tastes great
So sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. I am going to make your Dad’s soup in a couple of weeks.
I’m hoping my husband will like it as he is a vegetarian.
Davida
So sorry about your dad. 🙁 Will make this soup in his honor.
it’s like potato soup! so good!
So sorry about your Dad. ❤️
I LOVE this recipe!!!Just made a big batch today as its cold and rainy here in San Diego!!!I leave out the butter and flour and it still comes out creamy. Added half a serrano chili and boy, did THAT spice things up. Maybe a tad too much but its still delicious!!!Going to be sure to have this on hand after my knee surgery since I will be down for a couple months. So great its no points without the flour and butter.
I am sorry to hear about your father. The joy he had in cooking and feeding his family is reflected in your blog and recipes, which in turn inspires so many, including me. The impact of one person can never be truly known, I hope you can find some comfort in that his life has impacted so many in such a positive way.
Thank you.
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing but you and your brother are very fortunate for he left alot of memories. Am making this soup tonight . Thank you for his recipe. Sand
If you use frozen cauliflower will that make any difference? Thanks!
I just made it with frozen cauliflower. Only difference was that I simmered it a while longer after blending to get rid of some of the extra liquid. Still as good as with fresh.
I enjoyed this recipe. I added carrots and garlic. My daughter, husband and i really enjoyed it. I have kidney problems and am tending to follow a vegan diet. So i really appreciated this recipe cause i love soup.
This is so delicious and comforting. I want to confirm that it freezes beautifully! That is a big plus for me- love having it pre-made and just reheating in a pan. Thank you!
Very tasty. I added a lot of celery seed and thyme. It rocked. It tasted almost like potato soup.
Made the recipe with no changes. Simple and quite good. Thanks.
Can I use a package of the already riced cauliflower? If so, how many do you think?
Hi there
I have made this many times using the stove top method. How would I convert this for the IP. Do I just set the IP to soup or do I cook it under high pressure for 10 minutes?
If you have tried it or have any suggestions I would like your input
Thank you
Angela
This is my first time seeing your site. I was drawn to the recipe as you stated it was one of your Dads favs.
I also lost my Dad recently and in feeling the kinship gave it a try…. it is GREAT. i am not a cauliflower lover or even that health conscience despite the fact that i need more veggies and to eat better. Thanks for sharing and my thoughts will be with you and your family each time I make this soup!
Absolutely delicious. I ad a 1/2 cup of reduced fat sour cream at the end like you do with the potato soup. I’m trying another batch right now with broccoli. Also, I used frozen cauliflower and it worked great! Doing the same thing with the broccoli. Oh, and I put a little shredded cheese on top and about one tablespoon of refried bacon bits to each bowl. ???
I’m sorry it’s 1/4 of a cup of light sour cream.
Tell your Dad Thank You!!!! This was delicious and easy! I doubled the recipe because I had 2 heads of cauliflower. I also added onion and celery and dried thyme. This will be a staple soup in my house!!!!!!
DELICIOUS! I used vegetable broth and added some carrots, celery, and spices (a bit of thyme+rosemary+oregano+basil mix). So simple, quick, and easy too! I planned to freeze some but it might be eaten up before then! Thanks so much for sharing this warm and comforting recipe – it will definitely become a staple here.
This soup is very satisfying. Super easy to make, filling, and healthy. I followed the basic recipe, but doubled it, so I could freeze some for another day. I added a small bit of reduced fat cheddar cheese to my bowl and stirred it around. Yummy. Will save this and make again and again. Thank you for sharing,
Delicious!! I made this using vegetable broth and a generous quantity of seasoning. Highly recommend!
I made this tonight. It was amazing! So simple, yet so flavorful! Thank you for sharing and spreading your Dad’s recipe with us.
Wonderful soup! What a great memory of you father.
I did add diced green chili peppers (canned) with onions and sautéed before adding flour.
Will make again!
This was so easy to make and delicious!! I will be making this often, my kids loved it- a great way to get them to eat their veggies.
Can you freeze this soup?
I made this soup with celery and carrots. I added rotisserie chicken when I went to reheat the next day was so good like chicken and rice soup. Love your recipes,!!!!!!!!
This soup is AMAZING. I like cauliflower but don’t love it but I loveeeee this soup. I used half chicken broth, half chicken bone broth. It is creamy, rich and delicious. Highly recommend. This was my first time trying any of your recipes and I am thrilled to try more!
This soup is amazing! I can’t believe how creamy and delicious it is! I topped with a bit of shredded cheddar and chives!
Absolutely amazing recipe! So simple and soo easy. I did not expect to love this as much as I do! I loved it so much that I had to come back and leave a review. I will make this weekly!
This soup is delicious! I’ve made it as is, with broccoli instead of cauliflower and with half cauliflower and half broccoli – depending on what I have on hand. It”s always delicious.
This is my third time making this soup and I love it 🙂 I’m new at cooking soups and this was super easy and straightforward. I love that its simple and healthy, but packed with so much flavor. Thank you so much for sharing!
Best Califlower Soup EVER!!! I dont this often… thank you Gina!
I’m so sorry you lost your dad, I just saw! I am praying for you and your family to have comfort and peace. His cauliflower soup is a family favorite in my house, and I just pulled up the recipe and read the sad news. How amazing is it though, that through you, hundreds of thousands of people get to experience just a small fragment of how amazing your dad was? Thank you for taking the time to share his recipe with all of us.
After reading of your loss I made this soup tonight. It will be one of my go to simply delicious soups. Loved this and so did my hubby. Your father must have been very proud of you.
This soup is wonderful! Made exactly according to the recipe, wouldn’t change a thing!
Made this soup tonight and can say that this is both wonderfully delicious & healing! Thank you for sharing! My Dad’s favorite thing to make besides meat on the grill was soup….he left this earth in 2015. Peace & Love to you & yours.
My husband hates cauliflower! So I just made toppings like it was cream of potato soup for him – chives, sour cream and chives, a little pepper. He LOVED it! I finally had to crack about half way through and tell him it was cauliflower. He ate the whole thing. Thanks for a great recipe for a very rainy, blustery day warm hug!
Made th e cauliflower soup for dinner tonight – amazing!!! I did roast the cauliflower ahead of time since I adore roast cauliflower!
Shoot dang! This is amazingly tasty for how simple it is. I carmalized the onions before making the rou and kept some of the cauliflower chunks whole because we are not the biggest fans of completely puréed soups. To add a little color we put a bit of dill as a garnish- so freakin good. A new favorite in our house.
Sorry to hear about your Father. So glad you honored him by publishing his Amazing Soup! We Love, Love, Love it! Thanks so much! I guaranty this will become a staple in our home.
Eternal memory to your father. I’m going to try the recipe for cauliflower soup today.
thank you!
holy moly this soup was good. my husband could NOT stop complimenting. i added chopped carrots and celery and 1 extra cup of chicken broth. i don’t have one of those immersion blendy things so i scooped out the big stuff with some liquid and used my blender. this left small chunks in the soup which made it even more delicious. i can’t believe how much flavor is in this soup with so few ingredients. love it!
First of all I am sorry for your lost. Your Dad’s Cauliflower soup was outstanding! Take care…
Thank you.
so sorry for your loss
Yes, a fine recipe, I was interested by the creation of the roux first, usually it is introduced after the vegetables are cooked, as a thickening agent. The addition of leeks, and home made chicken stock, made this a delightful soup, as was the remaining half sliced roasted cauliflower with parmigiana added as a topping, crusty warm baguette also optional. – killer
Okay. This soup is amazing!!!! Wow. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Really easy and delicious soup! My husband and I also love garlic and cheese, so I added a little of both to the mix and that was also delicious. So sorry to hear about your father- sending positive vibes to your family.
Merci d,avoir une bonne recette comme cella sauf quelle a moins de calorie Merci de m,aider…
Hello Gina
I lost my Dad 20 years ago and I appreciate the mourning you will do through. I offer my thoughts and knowledge that day after day the pain will lessen. Sharing your father’s recipes will help. I had been looking for a cauliflower recipe that was more like my Dad would have made and today I’ve found the one you’ve posted. Strength comes through sharing and I’m so happy to find your Dad’s recipe. It will be part of our dinner tonight and we’ll honor you and your Dad’s contribution to our Saturday night dinner. Take care!
Thank you Anne.
So sorry about your father’s passing. I will be praying for you and your family!
Thank you!
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
EXCELLENT and very easy to make. Paired well with Rosemary olive oil bread.
This soup is SO delicious it’s hard to believe it’s healthy. I absolutely loved it. You will too!
Delicious!!!! Filling, we added a bit of grated cheese. Definitely making again.
So sorry to hear about your loss. The soup is delicious and a great way to commemorate your father 🙂
Made this again tonight…….thinking of you Gina. Hope all is well.
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this special recipe. I have made this several times already and my entire family loves it. This is our new favourite soup! 🙂
Smooth and creamy. Delicious.
I’m so very sorry to hear about your loss.
Thank you.
excellent soup
Gina, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. Sending love and comfort to your family.
This soup was wonderful! I doubled the recipe. I used Better than Bullion to make the chicken broth. I also added nutritional yeast and two teaspoons of minced garlic. Served with shredded cheddar jack for the huzz, and shredded swiss for me.
Yum!!!! Great recipe. Thanks to you and your dad for sharing.
Gina,
I’ve tried many of your recipes in the past and have always been very satisfied with the results. No one guessed they were being served low calorie food, because it was full of fresh flavor.
I was searching for a recipe for a hearty soup for another snowy New England day, and when I saw the post about your dad’s passing, I knew this was my recipe. Today would have been my dads 88th birthday, but we lost him 3 years ago and he’s missed every day. I will make the soup in honor of both of our dads who are watching down on us. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
That is very kind of you, thank you. And my condolences to you as well.
Yum and I didn’t put any flour in the soup, really thick without .
Gina – I am so sorry about your father. Saturday, it will be a year since I lost my dad and I am going to make your dad’s soup in honor of both of our dads. My heart hurts for you.
So sorry, thank you Jill
I made this soup yesterday for the first time. It was so amazing. Full of flavor!
One of my all time favorites. Quick and easy to make.
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Gina,
I am so, so, sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love and prayers for peace and healing during this sad and difficult time. My sincere and heartfelt sympathy.
Thank you Cheryl
So easy and so delicious. Healthy and filling too.
Gina, So sorry to hear about your Dad. Thanks for re-sharing the soup.
THANK YOU
YUMMY!!!! Was perfect for the cold rainy day it is!!! I used truffle salt to season it instead of regular salt. So Good!!!
Ive always wondered what to consider a medium head of cauliflower? Can you approximate how many cups of chopped cauliflower this would be the equivalent? Or weight in pounds, of a “medium” head?
I made” Dad’s Cauliflower Soup” and it was absolutely wonderful! Very creamy, nice texture, didn’t take long at all to cook. Thank you for the recipe.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Gina. This was one of the first recipes I ever made from Skinnytaste years ago and it’s one of my favorites. It’s such a great recipe and a really nice tribute to your dad.
Just finished the end of this delicious soup. I will definately make again, perhaps adding sautéed mushrooms after puree to make a yummy cream of mushroom, or perhaps some chicken to add some protein. Again, Gina, so sorry for your loss….it was a special tribute to post this.
So sorry for your loss. I’m glad you got to spend quality time with your Dad in his golden years. I’m sure these last few years he’s been living with you have been both trying and exciting at times but your family will always have the memories in their hearts.
On another note, since this recipe popped up on your site I took it as a sign to make it even though I didn’t have high expectations as cooked cauliflower is ok but not my favorite. This is really good as written! After tasting it though, and having just made the broccoli soup, I added a cubed potato and some parmesan cheese and it’s awesome!! I’m blown away at how good it tastes! Now I know what I’m going to do with all of that frozen broccoli and cauliflower from last years garden!! Another hit!!
I’m so sorry to hear about your Father’s passing, I am making his Cauliflower soup foe dinner tonight, I’m sure it will be wonderful. Thank you for sharing your recipes.
Thank you.
So sorry to hear of your father passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you.
I truly feel for you on the loss of your Dad, my mother left us just the day before him. She taught me to cook from when I was about 5yo, and it was always something we shared. I’ll make this soup for both of them, and us, to remember them by. xx
I am so sorry, it’s so hard and now I worry about losing my Mom.
I am so sorry for your loss – losing a dad is really hard.
Yes, thank you so much
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I opened your website this morning because I wanted to make this soup today as I have many times. Was so surprised that it showed up as the first recipe…
What a delicious soup! My family loved it. A GREAT soup on its own; as well as one that can easily be modified. A new favorite! Thank you to you and your Father for adding another wonderful meal to our table. What a great way to honor him. This quote seems fitting…
“Soup is a lot like a family. Each ingredient enhances the others; each batch has its own characteristics; and it needs time to simmer to reach full flavor.”
~Marge Kennedy~
NIce!
I lost my mom suddenly in 2007 of February. My heart goes out to you and your family. Absolutely making this recipe in his honor!❤️Sending you love from Missouri!
thank you!
This is truly a delicious soup. I added a few florets of broccoli which gave the soup a light green shade and then I topped it with browned sausage crumbles that had a little kick to it. I’ll definitely make it again and again!!
I’m so sorry to hear that your father passed. I have made this soup many times and, even though I have never met you or him, I’ve thought about how this was your dad’s recipe and how special it was to you. It’s delicious- thank you for sharing with us.
This was delicious! Although a little bland I added my own spices, and some cheese. AND WOW. Filling and delicious it is the healthy cousin of the potato soup. I am so sorry to hear about your father passing and I am glad we can all keep his memory alive thru his wonderful soup. <3
Thanks for sharing the recipe…sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Thoughts are with you.
So very sorry for your loss.
thank you
So sorry for your loss – my dad was a chef (lost 2 years ago suddenly) and we also grew up cooking together. I look forward to making this recipe and know that a little of your father will be with all of us as we enjoy his recipe. I love sharing the stories while cooking with my family, keeps him close in my heart.
I am so sorry about your dad.
thank you
Such a sweet post. May your Dad Rest in peace. I will definitely be trying this tonight!!
thank you
Thank you for sharing. So so sorry for your loss. I know they always say “death is a part of life” and I know has to happen but it is always so painful to accept losing a piece of our heart!! I am not very good at it myself and have had many opportunities.
I am new to your site but have heard great things! Thank you for being such a wonderful resource to so many! Your father was very proud of you I am sure!
Sending comforting thoughts your way.
Lisa
The hardest part of life. Thank you Lisa
I’m so sorry for your loss!!! My mom passed away 7 years ago and I know having these memories of her are what helps me feel her close to me! You are so lucky you have these memories of your Dad & his recipes! And I thank you for all your recipes you share with us to make precious memories with our families!!!
thank you Jenny
So sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one especially a parent is so incredibly hard and painful. I lost my my 6 years ago…. I always take comfort in knowing she is always with me… especially when I am doing the things she loved such as cooking and entertaining…. I know she would have loved your website and recipes. I will think of you and your family when I try your Dad’s cauliflower soup.
So sorry, and thank you for your kind words
So sorry to hear of your loss. Positive thoughts are with you through this difficult times. Thank you for taking time to post.
thank you
What a great tribute to your dad… I’m so sorry for your loss.
Thank you Sue
I’m so sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family!
Thank you!
I’m so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
My prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. I have certain recipes from my dad that I make in his honor as well.
thank you Joan
Hi Gina,
I read your post yesterday and it brought tears to my eyes. I made this for dinner last night and before I ate it said a prayer for your family. May be sweetness and memories (and his delicious recipes) comfort you in days and years to come.
Thank you Kate, means so much to me.
Gina, My condolences to you and your family.. You and your family are in my prayers.
So sorry for your families loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gina, I’m sorry for the loss of your father. I offer you my prayers as you adjust to this painful loss. I want to try his cauliflower soup!
thank you
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I am a huge fan of your recipes and pass on your site all the time. You and your family are in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. I lost my dad on friday jan 19. I know the loss you are feeling. Your family is in our thoughts and prayetd
You have such a very happy family, don’t you? It’s very nice to have members in family enjoying cooking together. Surely your father is proud of you and happy when you are sharing his recipe with us 🙂
Thank you, I am sure he is.
Gina, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad’s recipe is one of the first recipes I tried from your blog and it’s one of my favorites.
I’m so sorry to hear about your father. Food is one important way of remembering our loved ones.
I make your cousin’s Katia’s Caldo Gallego soup in memory of my father. It was the last satisfying meal he had before dying two years ago. I look forward to making your father’s cauliflower soup and will send comforting thoughts to you and yours. Much love to you at this time.
Gina, I’m so sorry to learn of your loss. It’s beautiful how you can pay tribute to him, sharing a part of him with so many even through your pain. God bless you and your family.
Condolences on the loss of you father. May his name be blessed.
Gina,
My sympathies. I remember the avocado pop recipe was something he enjoyed or encouraged you to make. And it is one of my many favorite recipes from you.
Grieve well… take your time processing this great loss.
Donna
Oh yes Donna, thank you for the reminder. He used to have it in Brazil.
I can’t wait to try this. I feel like it’s an omen that I do. My father also passed on Friday and lost his sight almost 20 years ago. He was never a cook but appreciated those that were and he enjoyed eating 🙂
Wow, and my brother’s name is Ivan although we pronounce it like your name. I hope you enjoy and I am so sorry for your loss. We have quite a bit in common.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am looking forward to making this soup. Clearly you got your skills and love of cooking from your parents. I know your father was very proud of you.
My condolences on your father’s death. Thank you for sharing your memories of him and his recipe.
thank you
I’m so sorry, May His Memory Be Eternal
thank you
Memories are a gift given to us toalways have the ones we love close to our hearts. Sending prayers for comfort and peace.
yes, they are. thank you!
No matter our age, we are never ready to lose a parent. He must have been a dear father and I hope it helps to know you are “sharing” him with us. May your precious memories bring you comfort.
I agree age does not matter, thank you Sally. I love that I can share him with everyone, he was loved by all.
So sorry to hear about your father’s passing. You and your family will be in my prayers during the time of grieving.
I too shared a love of cooking with my Dad. We spent many days and nights together in the kitchen. His love lives on through all the memories that get stirred up when we make one of his favorite dishes since his passing.
I’m so sorry for your loss. He will forever live on in your heart.
Gina, I am so sorry for your loss. May your father Rest In Peace and may your family be consoled knowing that his memory will live on and be carried by so many.
thank you Gwen
My heart breaks for you. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace to you,
~Mary
thank you Mary
So sorry for your loss! Such wonderful memories!
So very sorry for the loss of your dear dad. My own dad passed away 3 years ago this month. So grateful for the wonderful memories we made to hold in our hearts forever. I appreciate your recipes…keep on keeping on. Hugs!
Sorry for your loss, thank you
Made this soup for the first time today. It was easy, fast and delicious. It tasted so creamy and buttery even though it only had one tablespoon of butter in the recipe. It will definitely be in my regular rotation.
So sorry for your loss, Gina. I love reading the stories you share about your Mother and Father and have enjoyed many of the recipes. I will try this one and send thoughts of comfort your way.
So very sorry for your deep loss. Nothing can replace our parents but I hope many wonderful memories of times together and well enjoyed can bring you some small comforts.
Thank you
Thinking of you and your family during this time.
Thank you
So sorry for your loss:(. May the wonderful memories you shared with your dad shine bright in your heart
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss, sending my condolences to you and your family!!
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU .MADE THIS WHEN YOU FIRST POSTED IT AND IT S DELICIOUS .
So sorry for your loss. What a great legacy he has left for you and your family. Thank you for sharing his recipes. Sandie
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father…and thank you for sharing his recipe with us. I still do many things the way my father did…makes me feel like he’s still with me.
Just a quick note to let you know all your recipe fans are thinking of you in this difficult time with the loss of your father. He’d be proud to know you posted his cauliflower soup recipe. I will make it soon.
Take care
Earlyne
Thank you
Gina, he will live on through all of the wonderful things you and your family learned from him. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Sending you love.
Very sorry for your loss.
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad! I will put him in my prayers.
I’m so sorry to read about your father. One of life’s sadest days. I’m cooking the cauliflower right now. We’ll toast to your dad!
Thank you <3
So sorry for the loss of your dad. Glad you have many great memories. My mom was Czech and my favorite dish she made was Sauerbraten with dumplings and red cabbage. The sauerbraten was made with heavy cream or sour cream, not gingersnaps. Maybe you could develop a recipe in honor of your dad that would satisfy SkinnyTaste followers. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Thank you for the reminder, a dish I grew up eating so many nights. It’s been a long time since he made it since he went blind, but I am sure my Mom still has his recipe. I will ask her.
I have my mom’s recipe and will share it with you if you can’t find yours. I hope you will be able to make it a little less calorie laden. Sending hugs your way.
I’m so very sorry that your dad has passed away. Please accept my sincerest condolences, and know that my caring thoughts are only part of an enormous envelope of love and sympathy which is surrounding you now.
Sorry for your loss Gina. I know what it is to lose your father. Love that you are keeping his memory alive through your cooking. Excited to try this one in his honor! Thanks for keeping our family cooking and eating healthy
I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. Heartfelt condolences for you and your family.
So sorry to hear about your father.
May his memories be a blessing during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I am still fortunate to have both parents, my Dad who’s 80 and my Mom who’s 77. I hope memories of him such as his soup help bring your comfort.
Condolences for your loss….cooking recipes inspired by your Dad are wonderful memories…he will always be with you????
The cauliflower soup is reminiscent of something my mom used to make when I was a young girl growing up in Calcutta India????
So very sorry for your loss, hold on to the memories.
So very sorry for your loss! Praying for you and your family!
So sorry for your loss.
Very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories. I have made the zucchini soup your Dad enjoyed and will try this one soon. Thank you.
I’m very sorry for your lost. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Sorry for your loss, thank you for sharing such a wonderful memory with us. I will be sure to try this recipe.
So very sorry for your loss.
My dad died years ago and I still wish I could ask his advice when I have questions. I’m happy for you that you have his recipes to keep his presence alive. I would be interested to see more of his recipes in the future.
Question: Have you ever served this cold or at room temperature?
I was given your book for my birthday last year and have just started incorporating it into my weekly meal planning. We had this soup on Saturday evening – I wasn’t planning on making it but something told me it would go great with our brussel sprout & green apple grilled cheese. It was certainly a hit. Praying for you and your family during this season of loss.
My condolences to you Gina and your family. He sounds like a wonderful father. I hope your many memories can help comfort you. I miss my Dad too.
Gina… so sorry for your loss. I have enjoyed this and many of your soup recipes for many years now. THIS one is also one of OUR favorites! We will think of our fathers often during our Soup Nights! (mine left me in ’07). May your journey be swift and eased with the love of your family and friends. Janet
Thank you Janet!
I’m so sorry for your loss. You honor his life everyday and now friends he never met will,honor him by cooking this recipe.
I’m sorry about your Dad. Thoughts to you and your family….
I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for the loss of your father. My your memories of him bring you much comfort.
Made this yesterday in honour of your dad, so sorry for your loss Gina. The soup is delish!
Please accept my condolences. This is a wonderful recipe and I hope that you will consider a cookbook of your father/mother’s recipes.
Thank you Iris, so many of their recipes are already in both books, only adapted to make a bit healthier.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a father is a tough one. I’m going to make this soup this week, in honor of your dad. Big hugs!
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. His inspiration lives on in you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. xo
My deepest condolences to you and your family. It’s admirable that you are sending out recipes when it must be such a hard time for you. Please know how much it is appreciated and such a lovely tribute to your Dad. I’ll be thinking of him and you when I make this soup for my family.
I’m so very sorry for your loss, Gina. Just know this stranger is thinking about you and your family and lifting up a prayer for peace and comfort.
So easy and delicious!
I am so sorry for your loss and special hugs for Mom. Believe me there will come a time when you will smile with loving memories of your Dad when you make this wonderful recipe. Thank you for sharing it and take care in the coming days.
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May you find comfort in the beautiful memories that you shared. Blessings to your family.
My condolences to you and your family !
Gina, You’ve always felt like the friend I’ve never met, so please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your father. May your wonderful memories give you peace and make you smile again.
PS I’ve made your dad’s soup and love it!
So very sorry to hear about your father. My grandather, Pepe, was french and we still think his way of cooking was the absolute best. Similar to this recipe, all of his recipes were simple but amazing to us. We cook in his memory all the time and for just a while, it is a reminder of a past time and brings a bit of comfort.
My Deepest sympathies for you loss Gina…..this is one of my most favorite of all the recipes you have shared with us. I have prepared it well over 100 times for countless friends and family. Please know that your father’s recipe is well loved by many people. …….a batch will be simmering on my stove tonight in his honor.
Thank you <3
Deepest condolences to you and your family. Losing a parent is so hard.
Gina – so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know what you are going through – I lost both my parents last year – Dad in February and Mom in November. We will have wonderful memories!
So very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in your wonderful memories.
So sorry for your loss Gina. Praying for you and your family. God bless you all.
So sorry for your loss. It is so difficult when our parents pass. You are in my thoughts. XOXO
I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my father less than a year ago. He was larger than life, loud, obnoxious, hilarious, always laughing and teasing. Now my life is deafeningly quiet. I still have really hard days, but there are more good days than bad now. It will get better. Keep talking about your dad and sharing stories! That’s what’s kept me going, and laughing at his antics is the best medicine.
Thank you Sara, I am sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Blessings to you and your whole family.
So sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss. I pray for comfort for you and your family.
So sorry to hear of your father;s passing
Losing a parent is heartbreaking, especially in your case where you had such a special bond. So sorry for your loss. Know that you are very important to everyone here and we are grateful that you continue to do this work even during such a trying time. We are all thinking of you and sending you warm thoughts, love and light. <3
I adore this recipe, have made it many times. This is a nice tribute to your Dad, and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. That’s such a painful loss. ????. Take good care, sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. God bless.
Sorry for your loss. I will make this soup and say a little prayer for you and your family
Very sorry about the loss of your father.
We had it last night. It was delicious. Nice and comforting.
I hope it would make him smile to know so many are enjoying this soup.
So sorry to hear about your dad, Gina. Over the years your admiration for him and his inspiration to you in cooking – especially soups – has been sweet to read.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I, too, lost my father several years ago and understand your grief. The recipes and memories he shared with you are a wonderful blessing. Praying God’s love, peace, and comfort over you during this most difficult time. I will be making this soup this weekend in honor of your father and mine. <3
Thank you Sheri
I am very sorry for the loss of your father. This is great that you can share him with us through his cooking. Yes, I appreciate that you feel that he is now at rest. He was so blessed to have such a great family!
Could cream be added to this soup? If so, at what point? *What a warm and sweet tribute this is to your Dad.
So sorry for your loss. May the memories bring you comfort.
My Condoleances to You on the Death of Your Father
So sorry for your loss of your Dad, keep the wonderful memories close
This has always been one of my favorite Skinnytaste recipes and my favorite cauliflower soup recipe. I will think of your dad next time I make it. I am so sorry for you loss.
Sincere condolences on your Dad’s death. May you find comfort in your family, friends a d your Faith.
Hi Gina, very sorry to hear about your loss. I have kept some recipes which were handwritten by my dad. I so enjoy looking at them and thinking of him!
I’m so sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences for your loss. May your memories bring you peace and may God strengthen you during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I loss my father but I remember him often. Prayers are with you.
I am so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. Will be praying for you.
So sorry about your father. Losing a parent is so hard. Prayers of peace and comfort for you.
My condolences to you on the loss of your beloved Dad.
Thank you for all you do
So sorry for the loss of your father.
Thank you for sharing this recipe. A wonderful way to honor and remember your Dad. So sorry for your loss!!!
Gina, I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family…..
My deepest sympathies are with you on the loss of your father. What a blessing that he passed on his love of food and cooking to you, one that you have so generously shared with us. May you and your family be comforted by his love and memories now and always.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss! I’m very close to my dad. He is 82 now and my heart sinks every time I think about losing him! ❤️
I can’t tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Blessings to you and your family. -db
I am deeply sorry for your loss
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thanks for sharing your dad’s recipe… it’ll be on the stove for lunch today!
First please let me say i am so very sorry on your loss. I lost my dad this past July and it has been so difficult. Huge hugs and much support to you. Like your dad my dad was an amazing cook he loved it as well and so many many memories of different things he made. I know it sounds funny but one of the things that really hits me is that there will be no more of certain dishes he made that i have fond memories of no more of his amazing pork loins crusted, no more hollandaise sauce on eggs benedict. We were both so very blessed to have amazing fathers take joy in that. BIg hugs again to you.
Thank you Michelle. So sorry about your Dad, yes the memories of Dad making those dishes will stay with me forever.
My heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your dad. May your memories -and his recipes – bring your comfort.
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing! May he rest in eternal peace.
Thinking of you Gina during this most difficult time. I initially did not see a place to comment here and left you a message on the skinnytaste Facebook page. Sharing this recipe is a lovely tribute to your father!
My deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. My your wonderful memories help you through your grieving.
Hugs!
I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry about your Father! What a nice story about him! I will make the soup today in his honor????
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Losing a parent is a difficult journey and I’m sending prayers to you and your family.
I’m so sorry about the loss of your Dad. I just passed the 5-year anniversary of losing mine. One of my father’s biggest passions was cooking, and making his recipes and foods that he loved is so very healing for me. Looking forward to trying this recipe <3
I am so sorry for your loss. May your dad rest in peace, and may all your happy memories bring you comfort at this terrible time. When I try this recipe I will keep a good thought for you and your dad.
I am so very sorry for your loss. May your memories of happier times with your dad comfort you and give you peace of mind.
So sorry. I lost my dad a couple of years ago. Mine didn’t cook a lot but he had his dishes he prepared. It’s amazing how food can bring back so many warm memories.
What sad news losing your beloved father may he rest in peace
We will be making and eating this in honor of your Dad and his legacy. Prayers of peace and strength over your family.
My condolences on the loss of your dad. Keep your memories close.
So very sorry for your loss. Hold on to the wonderful memories that will sustain you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. I’ve made this soup many times, it’s wonderful. I pray that over time, the good memories of your father will help ease your sorrow.
Gina, I am so sorry for your loss. Recreating memories of cooking together really help. At Christmas my granddaughter asked if she could make a mince pie, because her dad, our son, remembers his grandfather and me always making mince pie for the holiday and she wanted to learn to carry on the tradition. It brought back so many memories.
Peace.
My prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for you loss. Good memories, like this one, will put a smile on your face, when the hurting is not so intense.
I am so sorry for your loss of your Dad! Our thoughts are with you.
I am so so very sorry for your loss. I just lost my amazing dad in July, there is nothing like it. Deepest condolences to your family.
Oh, Gina…. sending you my warmest condolences and hoping your happy and warm memories will bring you solace.
xo
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Thank you for sharing his cooking with us. I can’t tell you how much your recipes have brought happiness to my family. My husband and I love cooking together and now we are able to share delicious (and healthy) recipes with our 6 month old daughter. We hope to pass our love of cooking on to her!
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. I lost my Dad 3 years ago and I miss him terribly. Keep those precious memories.
So sorry for your loss, Gina…your dad must’ve been so proud of you!!
XO
Faith
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father sounds like a nurturer and a good man. I am glad you have fond memories of him.
Having lost my daddy on December 6 i understand your pain. My sincere condolences to you. I look forward to trying this soup. God bless you in the days ahead as you celebrate his life.
Thank you Melissa
Making this soup in honor of your Father! A loss is so difficult but what a wonderful gift your father gave to you with both the memories of his cooking and now the legacy of his soup being passed on. My heart goes out to you.
My sincere condolences for your loss. Food is a great connector and reminds us of those we love over and over again., with their favorite foods. I will make this in honor of your dad who I am sure was much loved and will be missed. I know what you are going through as I recently lost my beloved Dad too. It is heartbreaking I know.
Thank you Frances
You honor your parents every day in how you live and who you are. Your memories will serve you will as you grieve but also as you celebrate a very special father.. Blessings to the family.
So very sorry for the loss of your father. The love we have lasts forever. I too lost mine. Treasure the wonderful memories . God bless you Gina and your family in this difficult time.
thank you Kim
Gina, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet dad.
So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your favorite recipe of his with us. This is going to be delicious.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I still miss mine so much.
So sorry for the loss of your father Gina-keep hold of his memory and be thankful for every second you had with him.
Gina, I am so sorry for you loss. Hugs to you and your family.
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father.
What a wonderful way to remember your Dad. I bet he would love this. I will make it today as a nod to him.
So sorry for your loss!
Gina – I’m so sorry about your Dad’s passing. Life will never be the same again for you.. Know that your sadness means that you had a special and precious relationship.. Take care of and be kind to yourself.
Thank you, yes we did.
Thank you so much for sharing. I’m new here and made the cauliflour soup with your dad in mind, and my husband and I loved it! Thank you again!
I made your beloved dad’s cauliflower soup tonight. I only added a bulb of garlic to the veggies when boiling and 2 tbsp of half and half at the end to just make it slightly creamier. So good! My husband is a big soup eater and he loved it. Will definitely make again!
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad. Thanks for sharing some of your memories and his recipes.
Take care of yourself.
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your father. Sounds like he created a lot of great memories for you and your family so thank you for sharing his recipe with us. It sounds delicious.
Thank you Sheila
I’m so very sorry you lost your dad. I hope you are able to find a measure of comfort at this difficult time. I lost my dad about a year ago, and I still miss him so much. It really leaves a hole in your life when you lose a parent. My heart goes out to you.
Gina, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My sympathy to you and your family.
I love this recipe, I have made this soup many times.
Thank you Anna
I’m so sorry to read that your dad has passed away. I made the soup tonight and it was wonderful.
thank you
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
My heart breaks for you and your family. Sending you healing thoughts at this very difficult time.
thank you Tara
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
So terribly sorry for your loss, Gina. Your dad’s cauliflower soup was the 1st recipe I made from the fast and slow book. It has been on our weekly rotation ever since! I bring it to work often and people are always asking me about it. What a beautiful way to have him live on in spirit. Love and light ??
thank you Elizabeth!
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My deepest condolences to you and your family. May his memory be eternal. You are in my prayers.
Flo Brown
I am so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. We will be making this in his honor! Also, I found this poem, which helped me tremendously in my grief. I want to share it with you in hopes you’ll find some comfort too.
Death Is Nothing At All
By Henry Scott-Holland
—- Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Nothing has happened.
—- Everything remains exactly as it was.
I am I, and you are you,
and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
—- Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
—- Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it.
—- Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was.
There is absolute and unbroken continuity.
What is this death but a negligible accident?
—- Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval,
somewhere very near,
just round the corner.
—- All is well.
Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
Thank you, it’s beautiful
Gina your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that your wonderful memories comfort you. Thanks for all your efforts with this website and the wonderful recipes.
Thank you Liz
Sorry for your loss, My mom is Czech and we had the soup all the time growing up. Sometimes she would add a beaten egg in there for additional creamy texture,
So sorry Gina. It sounds like your dad was a terrific man. Thank you for sharing his recipe. It is cooking as I post.
Much sympathy to you and lots of love. I do not know you but I follow your posts on Instagram. Can’t wait to try the cauliflower soup. I am taking care of my dad who is 91 and i treasure every day he is still with us.
Emily O’Connor Karolyi
Stratford, CT
Yes, treasure him. Thank you!
Gina, so sorry to read about your dad. Your recipes bring so much comfort to our table. Praying for comfort at yours right now.
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I am so sorry for your loss.
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I’m so sorry to hear about your dad, Gina. I can understand what you’re going through. I lost my dad last April after he finally succumbed to cancer; and this April we will be celebrating the birth of our first child. One thing that I’ve learned over this past year is that he’s never gone.. he’s the constant voice in the back of my mind.
Take comfort in the memories that you have with him, and that he is no longer in pain.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thank you Amanda and sorry about your Dad. Part of me wishes I would have another baby to focus on a new life.
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I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear father. What a lovely way to honor his memory today. I always feel recipes are such a special way to connect with our family history and especially those that have passed on. Thank you for sharing this–it looks delicious.
Thank you Lori
I’m so sorry, Gina. I’m praying for comfort for you and your family. Such a terrible loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss Gina!
Thank you.
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad.
I am very sorry for the loss of your dad. I miss mine. Hugs.
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I am so sorry for your loss – cherish those happy memories.
thank you Carol
I’m so very sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Thank you for sharing you and your family gems with us. May your heart continue to be full of loving memories of your father! God Bless You
thank you Kei
Gina I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. xo
Thank you
I’m terribly sorry to hear of your loss.
Hopefully your memories help you as you move through this awful time.
thank you
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Sending prayers to you and your family❤️
This is one of my favorite soup recipes!
Thank you
I’m sorry for your loss! Making the food that our loved ones loved best is such a wonderful way to connect with them. I had my Nana’s leftover tamales this weekend and thought of her the whole time. I’m sure this soup will be the same way for you. Can’t wait to try it. Your dad had great taste!
Thank you, sounds wonderful
I am so sorry for the loss of you dad. Sending hugs! His soup looks amazing!
Thank you
My condolences on the loss of your father
I’m so sorry for the loss of your father, Gina. I am going to make this soup in his honor as well! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Thank you
Sorry for your loss. Hold on to the memories the will help.
Words cannot express my sympathy for you and your family, I hope you take comfort in your fond memories during this difficult time.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I love your Blog and I am sure your Dad was so very proud of you.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you
I am so sorry ;( I know this pain well. How proud he must have been of you! Will make the soup tonight !!
Thank you
Gina – I am sad for your loss. May your memories of your father stay eternal.
Thank you
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Gina, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Hugs to you and your family. We love, love, love this recipe of his.
Thank you Laura
Our condolences and prayers for you and your family.
Thank you
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So sorry for your loss Gina, fathers and daughters have a very special bond.
Thank you, yes they do.
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My most sincere condolences to you and your family. May all the loving memories carry through the difficult days ahead. I know the pain of losing a father. My thoughts are with you.
~ Mandy S
Thank you
My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved father.
Gina, I lost my Dad a few months ago…it is so hard! How wonderful to remember your Dad by sharing one of his recipes with us. Take good care.
So sorry, thank you Linda
Oh, so tasty and easy.! Great recipe for a lite and nutritious meal. Thank you for sharing.
I tried your dad’s cauliflower soup and it is delicious. As a WW member I’m always looking for low point meals and this definitely fills the bill ….or stomach!!!!
Just made it in honor of your dad!
thank you
Can you substitute coconut flour to make it Paleo?
Just made this in the instant pot on high pressure 10 minutes using 3 cups of broth, next time will start with 2 cups, 2 carrots, and some Badia Sazon Seasoning, I did not use flour or butter, Delicious!
I added liquid smoke. Hickory. Delicious.
Hi Gina,
I LOVE this soup. I am just wondering if I am doing something wrong, it is coming out almost baby-food like texture. And I adding too much cauliflower and onion, should I add more broth? I like it, just the texture just kind of gets to me at times.
You can also skip pureeing if you don’t like the texture.
I make this soup all the time. We had a shrimp boil yesterday and had leftover shrimp, sausage, and an ear of corn. I wanted to make a shrimp bisque but I had to make it dairy free and was out of almond milk. I made the soup but added Old Bay seasoning to it. Then I added the leftover shrimp, sausage, and corn. It made a great dairy-free bisque.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this soup. I read through many of the variations people have tried. I’m wondering if you’ve used this soup as the base for a creamy tomato soup. I’m hoping to try roasting some organic tomatoes and garlic then blending them with the cooked cauliflower and roux. Any suggestions before I try?
Made this today. I added some chili flakes to it. Yummy
This was the very first recipe I made when I finally got a computer a few years ago. The thought of only five ingredients appealed to me and I was delighted to find that it tasted so much better than five ingredients worth! It’s continued to be one of my favourites and is basically responsible for me getting both of your cookbooks – it’s now bubbling away to be joined by a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch.
I’ve made it so often that I don’t have to check the recipe – I decided to see if you’d made any changes to it and am delighted to see that it’s still as I remember and enjoy!
Thanks Jane! I’m so glad you enjoy it!
I love this. I have just had to change my diet to low fat for medical reasons and this is going to be a staple for me. So lovely, so easy and just whats needed on cold winter nights 🙂
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Love your recipes, but this one needed more flavor. I added worchestershire sauce, and garlic salt and that helped. Likely wrecked the calore count, but a heaping cup of grated cheese made it really good.
This was delicious! I did add 1/2c of reduced fat shredded cheddar, which changed the SPs by 1 per bowl, because I got 6 nice servings fron my batch.
Could you do this in the instant pot? Making tonight! Yum
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I love this soup! I roast my cauliflower in the over first. It’s wonderful and very filling. Thank you!
You’re welcome Helene!
I have this book (both of them actually) and truthfully nver read the blurbs at the top of the page, Made this last night for the in-laws and it was a hit. Was telling co-workers about it, which is what led me here today to share the line. Anyway, I just read this blog post and saw Gina said sometimes she adds carrots, and It made me think that if after you made the original version of the cauliflower soup (but sub veggie broth instead of chicken) and the added some chopped up broccoli and nutritional yeast, you might get a vegan/low fat version of broccoli cheese soup. I’ve only done just the original recipe–but this soup is so good, I wouldn’t mind figuring out a few variations of it, so we could have it more often.
Oh! I also like to garnish this one with Smoked Paprika and lemon infused olive oil–puts this simple recipe over the top when entertaining.
I was skeptical as I usually don’t do well following recipes! I am glad to report that it worked perfectly on this one! This is the BOMB!!! I made a double batch and froze some!
So glad I did as it is delicious!
I used some from the frozen stash but added some (cooked) ground chicken breast to it to add protein!
Absolutely delicious!
Going to make another batch soon!
🙂
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Making this again! It’s my bi-weekly soup. A great help keep within my points of WW healthy snacks/meals.
I do add some ancho chili powder to the rue for some added flavor!
Super easy and even more super delicious! I’m having a cup of this with a turkey zucchini burger tonight.
Sounds good Douglas!
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I agree with everyone hands down easy and quick just got done making it and had a little taste I think everyone will like it for dinner tonight. I am going to serve it with sour dough and well, let them guess what is in it, since I know a few may make faces at the the thought of calliflower!
Love this soup. I don’t even bother with the flower and butter. I add a small potato and carrot instead. Follow the rest of the recipe. Perfect and guiltfree.
Very simple and delicious. I generally tend to use this recipe, at least close enough, or favor a creamy leek and potato soup. There is a very high fiber content for such a low calorie count, making it great for digestion if experiencing stomach issues or blotting.
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This is the best soup. I sometimes call it potato soup because it is so creamy and filling. I blend it in batches in my Vitamix. For the non vegetarians in the family I add sausage to their bowls, but my daughter and I enjoy it as written. I have shared this soup with many friends and EVERYONE has loved it! Thanks.
Made this for dinner. Yum! It tastes like potato soup. I added a carrot and used frozen cauliflower. I think the next time I make it I will only puree half of it and leave the other half a little chunky. Thank your dad for this wonderful soup!
I will Brigitte! 🙂
can you sub almond flour instead of regular flour?
Not sure if anyone else got the same results, but I put this in my recipe builder on the WW app and it is 3SP not 2…I think because whenever you use blender, you have to add that as information on the recipe details and it changes the value of the fruit or vegetable. Not sure if that makes a difference for most but for those like me who are sticklers for every point, it can make a difference.
As per the Weight Watcher website:
“So, what’s the bottom line? If it’s something you’ll drink, like a juice or smoothie, the nutrition facts for zero SmartPoints value fresh fruits and vegetables count towards the total. If it’s something you’ll eat, like a salsa, sauce, stew, or soup, fresh fruits and most vegetables remain zero SmartPoints values in those recipes.”
Do you have a favorite immersion blender?
Cuisinart is great
I returned my latest Cuisinart Immersion Blender (1/17). They have added a safety feature where you need to press a button on top of the handle to activate the blender. Each time you stop, you need to activate the button on top again. You can not pulse without going through these steps each time. Very disappointed.
Hi There.
I was just wondering if your soups were freezable. Like the Roasted red pepper, Dad’s cauliflower and the French Onion (without the bread and cheese).
Thanks
Sure!
This soup is absolutely AMAZING! Has changed my eating habits – I try and cook this at least once every two weeks now. I add 1/2 courgette (Zucchini) to the recipe as I find it makes it a bit creamier. I’ve also experimented adding tarragon and a small bit of leftover cauliflower cheese. Absolutely divine. Thanks for sharing.
That sounds pretty good. I will have to try your additions. What is cauliflower cheese though?
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This soup is FANTASTIC!!! So simple but so full of flavor! Thanks Gina!
Thank you so much for this recipe. I have been looking for something like this for a while for my meal prepping. The recipe is easily doubled and tastes amazing. I did roast the cauliflower first for about 20 minutes and then followed it exactly.
Oh my goodness! I rarely leave comments, but I had to leave a rave review for this recipe. I followed it exactly, and this soup is simply delicious!! I can’t believe how easy it was to make. We will be eating it regularly this fall. I will also be buying an immersion blender just for this recipe. I transferred two batches of cooked cauliflower and onions into my blender, and it worked just fine. However, an immersion blender would definitely make things easier. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe as well as the family history behind it. I hope my kids will one day have fond memories of this soup!
Thank you Maria!!!!!! We loved this soup when my Dad made it as a kid.
Do you have any recommendations to substitute for the flour? My sister is gluten free for medical reasons, but I would love to offer this over the holidays when she is home. I’m just learning about substitution options when cooking for her.
All purpose gluten-free flour works great.
I’d like to add shredded carrots and chopped celery but not sure of the best way to do it. Not sure I’d want to cream them with the cauliflower. Would some of you who have tried it that way let me know how you did it? Thanks!
I add curry powder to take it to another level. Yum!
Made this tonight. Fabulous!!! Added dill to it and passed it off as potato soup! Works fabulously in the vitamix. The whole batch fit in one blending session!
What can i do if i do not have an immersion blender?
A regular blender would work in small batches (careful if hot, don’t fill more than halfway!)
Is there a way to do this in the crockpot? I love this soup and have made it several times and was just wondering if this was a possibility.
Soup was fantastic! I topped with green onions and a tiny bit of cheddar cheese. It tastes very similar to baked potato soup, but lighter and better!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This may also be a stupid question, but is the nutritional information you provided per serving for for the whole pot?
Per serving
I can’t believe how creamy this was! I needed something to go with your Quinoa Stuffed Peppers from the cookbook and had some extra cauliflower laying around (left from your cauliflower fried rice!) so I whipped this up while my peppers were baking. The whole time I was thinking I would probably need to add some almond milk or greek yogurt at the end…nope! My fiance LOVED it and said I can make it anytime. With a little green onion, shredded cheese, & bacon bits it tastes like baked potato soup! The options for this are endless, I imagine it would make a great base for a skinny New England Clam Chowder. Thanks for a great recipe!
You’re welcome!
Hi Gina! Just wondering if I could use fresh or frozen cauliflower rice instead of florets. Its a rainy day here and I'm trying to come up with some (low point!) comfort food using ingredients I have on hand. This soup looks like it might fit the bill! Any suggestion you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Made it and all I can say is DELICIOUS!!! WOW Thank you for sharing
Made this today for lunch. Was a little bit skeptical before I made it, but have to say it was absolutely delicious. I did add a shake of garlic granules but other than that followed the recipe. One thing I would like to ask, is this freezable once made as I would like to make a batch and freeze down for lunches. I cannot see why not as there is no cream in the ingredients. It has now become my firm favourite of mine!!!
Yes you can freeze this.
I have roasted the cauliflower and it takes a great recipe and adds another dimension to it…SO good. BTW…thought I would also throw out there that frozen cauliflower florets also work – tried them when cauliflower was $5 a head – and it makes a fast soup even faster. And it freezes well too! We just love this one. Thanks, Gina!
Good to know frozen works too. Thanks for the tip!
Has anyone tried roasting the cauliflower first?
Throw a few garlic and herb laughing cow cheese slices in there too and throw some chives on top! Delish!
Made this the other day. I'm struggling with the new WW SP plan, and after giving it a valiant try, have decided to go back to the PP. So thank you for including both point values!
This was so easy, although I must confess to being a recipe tweaker. I just tried cauliflower in the last year (I'm 50 BTW) and found out, surprisingly, its good!
I had a couple chicken Italian sausages in my freezer, so I browned them, and cut them up, and added a bit of sriracha since I like my food a bit on the spicy side. It was delicious! Please keep adding more awesome recipes! Your site is one of the few where I'd eat pretty much anything here.
Can you please ask your father about a soup I had in Prague last year? It had leeks and cabbage in it, cooked in a milk broth until it kind of just all dissolved into a thick broth. Yet there were some chunks of cabbage in it that I could recognize. It was so delicious and I'd love to make on these cold winter nights.
This was delicious!!! I added some garlic, turned out smooth, creamy and filling! Excellent recipe
This soup was delicious!!
I made this soup a couple of years ago and loved it. Then could not find the recipe again until today. I will be making it soon.
I love your site! I just made this recipe tonight & it came out great. I added a little minced garlic & parmesan cheese, then crumbled turkey bacon on top for a little crunch & extra protein 🙂
So simple but very tasty! Trying coconut curry butternut squash soup tomorrow, can't wait
I was a little worried when I started making this as there didn't seem to be enough liquid. However, the cauliflower does release some liquid as it cooks. Very good!
absolutely delicious and very simple to make, thank you for sharing the recipe
I made this soup for the second time yesterday on a cold, wet day in DC. It is so yummy and delicious we had it for lunch and dinner! I added carrots and celery simply because we had them. Any tips from others on using the immersion blender? I can't seem to get all the chunks out and make a bit of a mess trying. Thanks Gina for another great recipe – my hubby and I love your site!
This soup is excellent! My husband and I couldn't believe how good it tastes for so few calories. I added some red pepper chili flakes and garlic for some heat. Perfect comforting no-guilt soup!
I was going to blanch some ears of corn for later use right before I made this soup tonight. It's probably the last of the season in my CSA box. Then I had a thought, how about I just add it to the recipe. 🙂 Hoping it turns out well.
Can this be done in the crockpot?
Ummm… This was delicious! Added 2 cloves of garlic
Just made this for lunch and it is DELICIOUS! I have also made the cream of zucchini soup and love them both. So glad I finally have recipes to use my immersion blender!
I just tried this and it's amazing!! I couldn't believe the flavor despite the lack of ingredients and dairy! At first I didn't add enough cauliflower (thought it looked like too much at first, and after cooking and blending realized I should have added more). Can't wait to actually eat it and not just sample it.
This is how I always make my cauliflower( or broccoli soup, or potato soup). Only mine has ALOT more added butter & flour! Plus usually a little milk to thin it down. I was looking for a way to slim down my recipe, and this is it! It has all the flavor, if not more, and nowhere near the calories. It may not be quite as rich/thick, but it is wonderful none the less. I did add diced celery & sliced carrots, and as I don't have an immersion blender, I had to use my blender. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!
Can this be frozen ?
Great soup-added about 1/3 of a nice ripe avacado to mine -Creamy!!
I think this is one of the best soups ive ever made. So filling and easy to make.
Im in love.
Made this soup a lot during the winter months and it was delicious every time thank you for the recipe!
How can I make this without an immersion blender? I don't have one of those
Carefully put it in batches into the blender.
I can't believe how good this is!!! It is so velvety smooth. This recipe is very simple, but oh so delicious. I will not look at cauliflower the same way again.
Only just found this site, going to try cauliflower soup tonight ♡♥☆★
I love soup and this sounds very good. I am a Lifetime WW Member and truly appreciate the Points+ values. Pinned it to try!
Just discovered your website and am in heaven! Thanks for all the great recipes. I love cauliflower soup and have a similar recipe, but will certainly try this. Grat base to add a little of this or that to as others have commented. I LOVE that you put the "old points" I did WW over 7 years ago and never could get into the Points Plus and am still using "old" points. Thanks!
I was on the fence about buying an immersion blender, and this recipe pushed me over. Made this soup last night, and it was SO good!! I could hardly believe how easy it was. I increased the onions to about 1 cup, and also added a couple cloves of garlic. Chopped scallions and a tiny drizzle of white truffle oil in the bowl, and it was perfect. Thank you for sharing!!
I love this soup! So simple to make. The last few times I've made it I've added chopped potatoes, spinach and garlic powder and I always finish it with paprika. Making it again tonight, thank you!
Loved this!
Finally made this soup tonight! Flagged this recipe months ago but hadn't gotten around to cooking it. Subbed coconut flour for regular flour and added carrots and celery. Amazing. Want to thank you for your site. It has really changed my life. I've been cooking more than I ever have since I found you a year ago. I feel much more confident in the kitchen. Thanks again!
First of all i love your website! I tried your Zucchini Soup and it was so easy and good. And today i made this soup and it tastes GREAT. I cant believe how easy it is. It seriously tastes like cream of potato soup. i tricked my husband and told him its potato soup bc he hates cauliflower lmao, lets just say he ate the whole bowl. =]
Yum I love cauliflower soup. I made it last night but made a few changes (as I am on a special diet and I like a little spice). I used 2 TBSP of EVOO, 1 Large onion finely chopped, 1 1/2 TSP of Hot Madas Curry Power and 1/8 TSP of regular curry powder and I used 48 oz of 99% Fat Free Chicken Broth. I sauteed the Onion and Garlic in the EVOO until translucent. I then added the Hot Curry Powder and cooked it for a minute. I then added the flour and cooked for another 1 or so. Then added the chicken broth, bringing it almost to a boil, then adding the cauliflower. At the end I added salt and pepper as needed and the 1/8 TSP of regular curry powder. It was absolutely delish. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
This looks really good! Do you know if this freezes and reheats well?
this was so easy and so delicious. The perfect comfort soup with the perfect amount of flavor. Paired this with the Baked Chicken Milanese with the arugula salad on top….. perfect dinner!
This soup is fantastic. It is so creamy it absolutely does NOT need milk – its just simple and perfect.
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Gina, I don't know what I would do without you. This soup was so, so good. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations! You make dieting…fun! 😉
Gina, you knocked it out of the park once again. This is fantastic, and will probably be my go to soup this winter. I threw in a handful of carrots because they had been sitting around, and about 1/4 tsp of cayenne because I like a little heat and it was amazing. Thank you for making healthier eating enjoyable!
Hi, I want to add carrots as well, however what order did you use to put them in? Were they puréed along with the entire soup? Or did you cook them separately then added them after you puréed the soup?
just made this using frozen cauliflower and extra seasonings. super tasty. with such a mild tasting soup you can use this as a base then head in many different flavor directions. i always have frozen cauliflower so this will become a staple in my soup recipe binder. i loved the story behind it also. i will think about your dad whenever i make it. i enjoy having a connection with recipes and even though i don't KNOW you i feel that connection. thanks. 🙂
Hazel I was wondering about Frozen califlower as well. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks
do you think adding roasted garlic will give it another layer of depth or overpower?
I roast my cauliflower too, and have added roasted garlic….it's YUMMY! Max 4 cloves though 🙂
I am eating some of this right now, and it's delicious! Simple, easy, low calorie, and affordable. What's not to love?
This is the first recipe I have tried from your site, despite frequent browsing. It was very good! I do not have an immersion blender, and I hate adding hot soup to my blender, so I threw the raw cauliflower in my food processor, and added the resulting cauliflower rice/crumbs to the pot. Super easy! Thank you for a great recipe. I hope to try more 🙂
Amazing… This soup is the bomb. Hat's off to dad!
Love this soup! It was wonderful. I added a bit of tarragon, since there are no rules. ; )
thank you Gina
Probably a lame question, but on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being 'a lot', how much like cauliflower does this soup taste?
I ask because it looks lovely, but I'm terrified of cooked cauliflower. Love it raw, but cooked is another beast.
Just a suggestion but make a 1/2 batch and find out if you like it. No reason to be terrified of food as it sounds. Food is always kind of an individual experimental experience. Joy is in finding something that you thought you didn't like but actually do just in a different format.
Doesn't taste a lot like cauliflower at all 🙂 My husband hates cauliflower in ALL forms (cooked or not) and even he liked it 🙂
I find roasting the cauliflower first gives it a nicer flavor. Try that.
I just made this and added a can of pumpkin, 1 tsp or so of curry powder and just a little sugar. Made a great, creamy pumpkin curry soup.
Gina – can this soup be made ahead and frozen? I'd like to have individual portions on hand in the freezer for a quick go-to lunch option. Thoughts?
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I made this but roasted the veggies first. I also included some baby bellas in the roasting pan and included just bit of ancho chili powder – OMGosh it is good!
Thank you I was wondering if Ancho chili would work either as a powder or putting a dried ancho whole.
I made this soup last night! YUMMY! So quick and easy and comforting on a cold night. The only changes I made was to add crushed fresh garlic and white pepper. It was a big hit with the hubby. I will be making this again–soon! Thanks Gina for all the great recipes. Most everything I make now is from your site.
I've been making his soup for a few years now. The only change I've made is to add some minced garlic with the onion and it comes out fab!
Gina, My Dad made this cauliflower soup too!!!! Although we don't do the roux-Just the cauliflower,broth, onion or leek & then let it cook down-& small batches in the blender- add some S&P and voila…..My Daddy's in heaven now….but just made this soup-Cheers to all the great Dad's out there!!!!
I love your dad's cauliflower soup! I add carrot to it! tastes like potato soup to me!
Wow! This soup I just made with added carrot, celery and garlic and parsley was one of the very tastiest low cal low carb I have ever eaten. This only has 40 calories per cup according to Calorie Count when I added all ingredients!
OK I have to say I didn't want to have to count any Points Plus on WW so the 2nd time I made it I left out the flour and butter and no one could tell the difference. So just Cauliflower, a box of chicken broth and a large onion cooked until soft and pureed w/ my immersion blender. It still tastes buttery and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Sometimes I do a few add ins: A handful (not too many) of frozen peans after I puree the soup. A bit of curry powder just to change it up. I've served it at an elegant dinner in pretty little bowls and people rave.
Hey,
I wanted to try this, but where I live finding chicken or vegetable or any kind of broth is extremely hard
You said that your father used chicken bouillon and water, what would the ratio be?
Thanks
Bouillon is dissolved in one cup boiling water….either I cube or 1 teaspoon of the bouillon.
Looks delicious! Might make it for breakfast! 🙂
I can't WAIT to try this! I love that there is no cream. My son has a cow's milk allergy and he loves cauliflower and soup, so I think that will be a winning combination here.
I absolutely love this recipe and have gotten my daughters addicted to it, too. I have, however, made one change that makes for a quicker and just as tasty end product with no fat. I skip the roux altogether and when blending, I add instant potato flakes–1/4 to 1/3 cup, depending on the size of the cauliflower. Thanks for the yummy recipe!
I thought potatoes-real or instant-were high points?
I made this once with purple cauliflower thinking I was so clever. The soup tasted fine but the color was so unappetizing. You had to eat it without looking at it! Note to self: use white cauliflower and don't be a smarty-pants!!!
I needed that giggle….Thanks Alana!
I saw purple cauliflower at the grocery store and was debating whether to try the recipe with it or stick to white. Haha, I guess I made the right decision with white!
I made this last night! It looked delicious and I had all the ingredients. It was fantastic! Thanks
This looks really fantastic, greetings from Spain!
wow i'm really excited to try this! can this be frozen?
Gina – Love your site! My intent tonight was actually just to pop in some of your Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, but my Pinterest automatically directed me to this post. Perfect! It is definitely soup weather here in Boston. The soup was delicious!
Yeah this is the perfect meal for a cold evening and boy it's getting cold! Thanks for this great recipe!
Your soup looks delicious! I was born in Prague too, how fun to see this recipe! 🙂
Very cool!
I love cauliflower soup–so simple and so delicious! I often like to add curry powder and a little cayenne to mine for some extra kick.
I do not have an immersion blender…any suggestions on how to make this soup without an immersion blender?? Thanks!
Use your blender, or you can mash it with a potato masher and just leave it chunky.
thank you! 🙂
I am so happy you posted this. I am also Czech and I LOVE this soup. We always added ground cumin -> that's a must in my opinion. And sometimes we didn't even blend the cauliflower, just left small pieces there. And a few sliced carrots add a nice touch of color, as you mentioned. Dobrou chuť ! 🙂
Cumin, will try that next time. Yes Dad often left it chunky, I love it both ways.
Sounds delish! I don't have an immersion blender so can I just pour it into a regular blender and purée? Please say yes! 🙂
Sure, just do it in smaller batches so you don't burn yourself.
Thanks!
Haven't made this one, but I add white beans blended in to add protein and help thicken it, instead of a roux. I also roast my cauliflower and some garlic for something extra. It's SO good!
Steph
Such an amazing recipe! Thank you! Even husband had 3 big spoonfuls and he does NOT like cauliflower but he conceded he could enjoy it as a starter. I had a bowl full and it's very filling. Definitely making it again. Oh also I roasted the cauliflower for extra flavor. Would def recommend this.
tastes amazing!!!
This is really tasty and easy. I'll definitely make this again in the future. I wonder how it freezes though? Was thinking I could double it next time if it froze ok.
I am allergic to onions. What would you suggestion be to make up for that flavor?
can you eat shallots or you could add celery and carrots.
DEELISH!! I divided up the recipe into 4 servings and it turns out that one serving is about 1 1/2 cups or 12 oz. which is a very filling bowl of soup!
what is the serving size? I noticed it serves 4 but for WW points I am wondering what the serving size is…a cup? Thank you….I cook your recipes often and love them so!
1 1/2 cups
Can you use a broccoli and cauliflower mix?
I just found your blog from Pinterest and have been sifting through your recipes (we decided to elimate carbs and sugar from our diets to the best of our ability). I LOVED this soup and I don't even like cauliflower. Thank you so much for all the work you do! I recently made the shrimp-avocado salad- yum!!! -Jen
Thanks for this wonderful recipe. It was soooo delicious! In order to get 6 servings instead of 4, I added 6 cups of chicken broth instead of 4 cups. As well I added one finely chopped garlic clove and cooked it along with the onion in the butter at the beginning of the recipe. After cooking the garlic and onion, due to the increased liquid content, I added 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour to the roux. One last item that I added for extra flavour during the 20 minute cooking time was a bay leaf, that was removed before I pureed the soup. Thanks Gina for this fantastic recipe. I love all your recipes!!
I made this today…..a whopping 19 degrees outside….what a yummy, satisfying soup for such a day…I did add a little cumin. Added a nice color and flavor to an already fantastic recipe. I have to tell you, I have tried other sites for lower cal/lower fat recipes. This one, by far, is the best because the recipes are full of flavor and so satisfying. Working my way through, one recipe at a time 😉
Amazing! I've never had cauliflower soup and I loved the picture, so I tried it. Total comfort food, thanks!
This soup sounds delicious!! I wonder how it would do with a bit of curry powder ??
This soup is calling my name! My crew likes a little more texture in their soups so I think I'll remove some of the cauliflower prior to blending and then add it back in at the end so some of it is pureed and some is not. I can't wait!!
This soup is delicious! I made it thie weekend and I will definitely make again. It is so easy and inexpensive, too. Thanks for another great recipe! 😀
Hi Gina,
I love your recipes. Thanks for sharing them with us. I made the creamy cauliflower soup last night and we loved it. It was so easy to make. Can you you substitute broccoli for the cauliflower to make an easy soup? Thanks so much!
The cold weather seems to be coming on very quickly this year, and this soup was such a treat to make and eat yesterday evening coming in from the cold!
I didn't have any flour in the house, so I added a slurry of cornstarch instead, and it worked out great!
Thank you for sharing this recipe, amazing!
Hi Gina!
I am OBSESSED with your blog. I'm a few years out of college so I still call my mom about every other day for her recipes. Your site has taken the pressure off a bit so she thanks you too! I don't have an immersion blender, is there any other way to make the soup without one? Thanks!
Loved this recipe!!! I added a dash of parm cheese to the bowl and it was fantastic:) Thanks Gina!
I made this soup for dinner tonight and it was delicious!! Thank you so much for your recipes, Gina!!!
Glad you enjoyed it, what are cauliflower poppers?
It's near 90 degrees in the NYC area and I just had to make this soup. I've had a head of cauliflower sitting in the fridge for days and couldn't stand to make "cauliflower poppers" anymore! (It's probably the only thing I know how to make with cauliflower.) Anyway, everyone LOVED it. It's so filling. I garnished mine with feta cheese and chives and sprinkled some crushed red pepper flakes and black pepper.
Are there any alterations that you would recommend if I am doubling the recipe? Thanks! I love your recipes.
Great recipe! I used beef broth because I was out of chicken broth. Tasty and healthy. Thanks Gina.
anonymous, there is butter and flour in this soup which adds up.
Penny, that's different! You'd have to check recipe builder to see how that effect the points, I don't want to guess.
Gina,
I have been making this soup once a week since i found this recipe a few weeks ago, I leave out the salt but add a can of corn at the very end , just as I blend it. Everyone thinks it's a rich corn chowder, I believe I have shared it with 7 people and have had no complaints. I give them all the recipe with your website on it.
I am still trying to figure out pts plus total. I am calling it 2 pts for 1.5 cups. What do you think?
Looking forward to your response. Thanks in advance,
Penny
Hi Gina,
I absolutely loved this soup but I am a bit confused as to why this soup has points! Since the cream of Asparagus/ and Baby Zucchini soups don't have points for a cup!
Just made this for my sister and myself for lunch, on a very windy February day. We added curry to it, yum!
Hi Gina,
Do you know what the new ww + points total is for this recipe? Thanks in advance.
Kassie, I'm going to look out for it and see if I can find one! I would love to make purple cauliflower soup!
There are also purple carrots out there and making soup with those is fun too! Mine turned out neon violet purple. 🙂
Angela, aww now I know you make all my recipes!! I love the flavor from the rue best, nothing beats it! So in this soup which uses only a few ingredients and is low in points anyway, I prefer the rue. Something using more complex flavors, and which would have more fat, I make a slurry to keep the points down. The creamy mushroom soup is basically a slurry. Sometimes with a slurry you can taste the flour, which I try to avoid by cooking it longer. Hope that helps, in the end, yes it's about making it thick.
@Angela & Gina…that would be "roux"…not to be nit-picky…but here in France…hey…it just "stuck" out at me a bit…The recipe is sublime…with a sprinkle of fresh chives it is truly creamy, warm and comforting!
Hey Gina, I saw purple cauliflower at the grocery this week and was SO tempted to get it to use in this soup recipe! Have you ever tried it? Does it taste different? I think purple soup would be FUN! 😉
I made this soup tonight b/c I saw your note about vitamin C and I've been a little under the weather….question, sometimes you do a slurry (chicken pot pie soup), sometimes you make a rue (this recipe) and in the cream of mushroom soup you just mix the flour with cold water….what's the difference b/n the three techniques? I mean, it seems like the goal is to thicken….? I'm just curious! Thanks for the recipes!! This one tastes like cream of potato soup….only better:)
I made this the other day and it was DELICIOUS!!! It was fast, easy, and tasted great! It's good if you add a little cheddar cheese to it too!
Hillary, yes, that would work out fine. You can even leave it out.
Do you think it would work just as well with Gluten Free flour??? I love cream of cauliflower soup but my husband can't have gluten…
Gina- I made this today for a FAST & EASY lunch. WOW! I loved it! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! 🙂
I never had cauliflower soup before…awesome is all I have to say!! I did add a dash of "Mrs Dash". I honestly have been craving potato soup and this curbed that craving. Thanks for the recipe!! Now I am sad that I sent the other three serving home with my boyfriend!
I made this today, on a cold, stormy day. I gobbled it up and licked my bowl after. My Husband and I are both fighting a cold, so it was prefect! Thank you for this and all your recipes!
I've never tried this with cilantro, that really changes the recipe, but I'm sure it's great! I love cilantro in my soups!
I Love Love Love this soup! Just made a batch and I will be having it for lunch for the rest of the week. You ROCK Gina!
I have been making this soup over and over again! I added a little bit of ham to add some protein, added some fresh herbs (cilantro b/c I love it) and a few garlic croutons….very filling and so good. And the fact that it's so easy to make makes it a perfect recipe. Thanks Gina!
MMMM MMMM Good! Another good one, Gina! The fact that this is 1 WW pt is amazing and it was so awesome. I added a few baby carrots to give it a different flavor and it turned out great.
Seriously, I have been cooking solely off your site for weeks now and my family is full, healthy and losing weight! ha ha 🙂
@Kelly- breakfast!! That's a first! I read all comments and really enjoy them. I try to respond to the questions mostly, it's not easy to respond to every comment but really do appreciate the time that goes into leaving them, so thank you!
I absolutely love your blog and this soup! it was so delicious, I added some garlic (because i add it to everything) and even ate it for breakfast one morning. Also, I love how you respond to people's comments- thanks for all you do!
I too love leftover soup for breakfast..I even eat small bowls of leftover stew for breakfast 🙂
This is really, really good! I just made it, the kids love it! One thing I did different from the recipe, is that I sauted the onions with the butter before adding the flour and cooking. I don't know if it made any difference in taste, but I have always sauted onions before adding liquid when I make soup.
I do the same and I do it for any kind of crock pot cooking
It would make a difference because you are caramelizing the onions. Changes the flavor a little 🙂
I've made this twice now! It's a hit with my kids and me! 🙂
The most perfect texture & flavor combo for when you really want carbs!
A touch of sage sounds nice. I can't wait until soup weather comes back!
Love,love, love the soup. I put a dash of sage in mine just for kicks. My son also loved it which is not normal! I have left overs for lunch today. Yummy. I have shared your site with all my friends. You are the greatest !! Thanks !
This was good…but even better with some garlic powder, dried mustard, and Hungarian Paprika, with just a splash of fat free 1/2 & 1/2 at the end. Sorry, but we needed a bit more flavor.
I love this one! It's very easy to cook and quick. Tastes great and the serving is very filling for one point.
It's not the same, but it will work just fine.
Question: is whole wheat flour the same as unbleached flour? I don't have unbleached but I have whole wheat flour, wondering if this will work.
You're welcome!
Made the soup this morning and I'm blown away at how delicious it is! So simple, so yummy. The only change I made was the addition of two finely chopped garlic cloves – I was graving garlic (wink!). After one serving, I'm actually satisfied…still licking my lips! Thank you so much for sharing…
Yes, he probably never knew it was ww friendly! But he always made the best soups!
Your Dad hit a homerun with this soup. Since it is so light in points, I can have a cup when I get home from school and it is cold out. I bet it would be good chilled in the summer.
Terri
Your welcome!
Gina thank you so much for all the recipes I don't know what I would do w/out this site:)
I made this last night, I added lots of fresh garlic and a frozen package of spinach…so yummy! Even my boyfriend ate some. 🙂
Gina – this soup was amazing, I want to eat it everyday and mix around with additional flavors, thanks 🙂
Michelle
Yes really good!
I made this for lunch today and it was amazing! I had to use frozen cauliflower and chicken bouillon (because that's all I had in the house) and it was still delicious! I also added in a clove of garlic. Mmm!
Awesome!
This was great! I am a sucker for spices so I had to add garlic and onion powder, which made it wonderful.
I hate to be such a downer as this recipe looks delicious…. but it’s called a Roux not a rue.
You ARE a downer and your self-important remark has absolutely NOTHING to do with the soup! Why waste everyone's time?
Agreed. People that go out of their way to point out others mistakes are total downers.
It is Roux, so screw you boo hooer's
sorry,just had to say, bet 1st anonymous poster "rues the day she put her 2 scents in"-
yes scents, cause the comment stinks!
I would rather someone correct me, instead of letting me continue to make a fool of myself. It is a roux, not a rue… At least anonymous was polite when she/he made the correction.
I don't know why anyone would bother to get their nose bent out of shape about this comment. I'm a big fan of Gina and of this site, but it IS roux, NOT rue. The commenter above was perfectly polite and Gina is a big girl. I notice she has edited it to make the correction.
Why not just email Gina directly with spelling corrections?.. her email is published on her contact page..
I don't think you're being a downer at all. You're just sharing basic culinary knowledge and I'm sure Gina knows what roux is and simply misspelled it and now she corrected it thanks to your gently pointing it out. Everyone needs to calm down!
Well, that escalated quickly….
Truly hard to believe this is a 1 point recipe. What a deal! And it couldn’t be any easier to make. Mmmmm…
I am making this over and over again Gina! Thanks to you and your Dad!
This recipe looked so good I had to make it right away. I didn’t have fresh cauliflower but I had a bag of Birdseye steam fresh frozen garlic cauliflower (12 oz.). It worked great and soup was delicious and filling.
Hats off to your Dad. This soup is absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Will be a definite repeater. Can’t wait to share this with my WW friends at my meeting.
I love your site & am slowly working my way through your recipe index.
Perhaps you can find a solution to my misery.. (sob) (sniff). I'm trying to find a WW friendly recipe for both Scalloped Potatoes & Au Gratin Potatoes. Any ideas?
Thank you for your recipes!
http://skinnytaste.wpengine.com/2011/11/skinny-scalloped-potato-gratin.html
That’s such a perfect one for low, low fat and filling too!
I just tagged you! http://katiebarlow.blogspot.com/2009/01/south-east-asia-phi-phi-islands.html
@Momgateway If you got to My Helpful WW Links in the middle column, there are two links, one is A-Z WW Points Food List, a list of just about every food you can think of with the point value and quantity,and the other is a WW Points Calculator where you input calories, fat and fiber and it gives you the point value. That’s it in a nutshell!
Hello. I love this recipe. Could you do it with say olive oil and not butter as I really don't like the smell or taste of it at all ?
Regards Helen.
Olive oil works fine. But I also added bacon, splash of half n half. Hot sauce and raw onions on top with a sprinkle of cheese. Not WW
Your recipes look light but visually filling! How are Weight Watcher points counted? I’d like to see how I can count Weight Watcher Points for my recipes at http://momgateway.blogspot.com. Thanks for your delicious posts!
I LOVE cauliflower soup! This looks amazing.