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March 22, 2023 Soup

Simple and Healthy Cream of Cauliflower and Carrot Soup

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This simple and healthy cream of cauliflower and carrot soup is super easy to whip up, and it’s so good. It’s good for you too! This healthy vegetable soup recipe is packed full of veggies and uses a little milk and a little cheddar cheese to make it creamier. But the true star is the cauliflower because it makes up most of the soup. A simple soup is a great way to pack in the vegetables, and we could all use more.

For more of my delicious soup recipes, check out 30 Minute Easy Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Soup or this Easy Curried Lentil Soup. Pair this healthy cream of cauliflower soup with this delicious Avocado and Boursin Grilled Cheese, it’s a winner!

healthy cream of cauliflower and carrot soup

Why you’ll love this easy vegetable soup recipe!

This simple and healthy cream of cauliflower and carrot soup is flavourful and super simple to make. You basically throw it all together, cook the veggies a bit, add stock, simmer and then blend. It’s an easy recipe that can also be adapted to any dietary needs.

easy healthy cream of cauliflower soup in a bowl with cream and herbs on top

Can I make this simple and healthy cream of cauliflower and carrot soup recipe dairy free?

This healthy soup recipe can easily be made gluten free. Substitute in a dairy free milk of your choice. You can skip the cheese completely, or use some nutritional yeast or vegan cheese for flavour.

two bowls of creamy cauliflower soup

Ingredients needed for this cream of vegetable soup recipe!

Only a small amount of ingredients are needed for this soup!

  1. Onion – 1 cup of sliced onion is needed.
  2. Cauliflower – The main star of the soup.
  3. Carrots – 1.5 cups of chopped carrots are in this.
  4. Olive Oil – To cook the veggies in.
  5. Garlic – Two fresh garlic cloves are used, you can use garlic powder in a pinch.
  6. Herbs – Dried herbs are used for flavour. I used rosemary.
  7. Stock – Chicken stock or vegetable broth can be used.
  8. Milk – 3/4 cup of whole milk gives this soup a creamy texture!
  9. Cheese – I used 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  10. Salt and Pepper – Use these to your taste!
bowls of creamy cauliflower and carrot soup with a spoon in it

How to make Cream of Cauliflower and Carrot Soup!

Grab a large pot with a lid. If you have a dutch oven, it’s always great for soups because of the even heat!

Prepare all your ingredients before beginning to cook because this recipe doesn’t take long to put together.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add in a tablespoon of olive oil, and then add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Once the onion has softened, add in the chopped cauliflower and carrots. Cook these for another 5 minutes, and then add in the garlic and herbs.

Pour in the chicken stock and stir the soup around. Cover with a lid and simmer on medium low for about 15 minutes. The vegetables should be fork tender when done.

Carefully transfer the soup into a blender, and blend until silky smooth. If the soup is too thick, you can add in a little more stock.

When the soup is nice and smooth, transfer it back to the pot and add in the milk and the cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted, and then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with some delicious crusty bread!

cook the onion for 5 minutes
add in the cauliflower and carrot and cook for another 5
add the herbs and garlic
pour in the stock and cook for 15 min
blend and then add in the milk and cheese
easy cream of cauliflower soup recipe
healthy cream of cauliflower and carrot soup

Simple and Healthy Cream of Cauliflower and Carrot Soup

Tastes of Thyme
A healthy version of a classic. Loaded with veggies, this soup is simple and makes a delicious meal.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine American, French, Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 blender or immersion blender.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 med head of cauliflower, chopped
  • 1.5 cups chopped carrot
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat and add in the olive oil and the onion. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Now add in the chopped cauliflower and the carrots and cook for another 5, stirring often. Add in the garlic and the herbs and then pour in the chicken stock.
  • Cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer on medium low for about 15 minutes, The vegetables should be fork tended.
  • Carefully transfer to a blender, and blend until silky smooth. Transfer the soup back to the pot and pour in the milk and the cheese. Stir until the cheese is all melted. Add salt and pepper to taste!
  • Serve with some crusty bread!

Notes

The measurements don’t need to be exact for the vegetables. If the soup it a bit thick, add in a little stock or more milk to thin it out! 
Keyword cauliflower soup, cream of cauliflower soup, healthy vegetable soup, simple soup recipe

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  1. Valerie says

    October 28, 2025 at 11:37 am

    I made this soup today and it is absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making again real soon and will be doubling it next time.

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