Cauliflower Potato Soup with Smoked Gouda
Cauliflower Potato Soup with Smoked Gouda is creamy and comforting with a touch of smoky flavor. It's a soup everyone will love!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion coarsely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 large Russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 large head cauliflower cut into large florets
- 4-5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- Cooked crumbled bacon for garnish (optional)
- Chives for garnish (optional)
- Paprika for garnish (optional)
- Roasted cauliflower for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or other soup pot.
- Add the onion, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5-7 minutes or until beginning to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook briefly, 10-15 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add the wine and bring to a boil. Boil for approximately 30 seconds.
- Add the potatoes, cauliflower and 4 cups of the chicken broth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer 20-25 minutes or until potatoes and cauliflower are very tender.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cream.
- Add the cheese by the handful, stirring well after each addition.
- Puree with an immersion blender until smooth or in a food processor or blender, being careful with hot liquids. If the soup is extremely thick, add additional chicken broth as needed to thin it out.
- Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
- Serve garnished with optional bacon, chives, paprika or roasted cauliflower florets.
Notes
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Peeled Yukon gold or red potatoes can be used in place of Russets.
- Can use plain Gouda, Monterey jack, Gruyere, or Cheddar if you don't care for a smoky flavor.
- NON-ALCOHOLIC SUBSTITUTE: Add 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar to a 1/2 cup of chicken or vegetable broth.
- Can be made 1-2 days ahead.
- Reheat very gently in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium-low heat until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1283mg | Potassium: 1233mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 749IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 638mg | Iron: 2mg