This Healthy Roasted Cauliflower Soup uses a secret ingredient for an ultra-creamy, luxuriously rich texture – without all the heavy cream! It’s so simple to prepare and made with just 8 ingredients, plus a few pantry spices! Featuring deeply flavorful caramelized cauliflower and plenty of aromatic seasonings, this cream of cauliflower soup is cozy, hearty and bursting with robust flavor!
Update: This post was originally published in November 2015. I took new photos and added a recipe video to show you exactly how easy it is to make creamy, healthy cauliflower soup at home!
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Healthy Roasted Cauliflower Soup: recipe overview
This cauliflower soup is everything you want in a healthy soup – it’s creamy, rich, thick and fantastically flavorful – and will warm your right up without weighing you down!
This recipe features deliciously caramelized cauliflower, fresh vegetables, aromatic spices, creamy white beans and umami-packed bacon (optional). It’s savory, perfectly creamy, totally comforting and healthy – all at the same time!
Plus, this roasted cauliflower soup is easy to prepare with just eight easy-to-find ingredients and a few pantry seasonings!! Oh, and if you happen to have a picky eater who hates vegetables, this soup is a MUST! This recipe has been picky-eater devoured and approved!! So, if you are looking to sneak more veggies into someones diet, top their bowls of soup with fun garnishes – such as a generous scattering of crispy bacon and sprinkling of smooth cheddar, or crushed tortilla chips and pico de gallo – and watch them scarf it down!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- 8 basic ingredients! You only need 8 simple-t0-find ingredients along with a few pantry seasonings to make the best cauliflower soup right in your very own kitchen!
- Easy recipe! This recipe is super simple and fool-proof to prepare!
- Rich and creamy without all the heavy cream! This creamy cauliflower soup is thick and ultra-creamy like a bisque or chowder, without multiple cups of heavy cream and/or potatoes!
- Amazing flavor! Between the caramelized cauliflower, aromatic seasonings, creamy beans and touch of half-and-half, this soup is unapologetically rich and flavorful!
- Customizable toppings! Toppings are the best way to totally customize your bowl of healthy cauliflower soup! Top it off with bacon and cheese if you’re feeling naughty or a dollop of Greek yogurt and fresh herbs for a lighter garnishing touch!
- Great way to sneak veggies into your (or your kids) diet! Little and big kids alike absolutely love this soup!
What do I need to make cauliflower soup?
This creamy cauliflower soup recipe requires just eight simple ingredients along with a few pantry seasonings! Below is a comprehensive list of the ingredients you will need to make this recipe.
Ingredients in this recipe
- Cauliflower: You will need one large head of cauliflower for this recipe. Make sure your cauliflower is approximately 2 1/2 pounds, give or take.
- Onion: You can use either a yellow onion or sweet onion, depending upon your personal preference!
- Jalapeño: One large jalapeño adds a touch of smoky, earthy flavor as well as a touch of heat. If you don’t like anything spicy, make sure you remove the seeds and ribs of the jalapeño before dicing it!
- Seasonings: A combination of cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper all provide a ton of flavor!
- Garlic: Two cloves of garlic provide a subtle, yet distinctive punchy taste. Make sure you use fresh garlic, and not the minced variety sold in a jar!
- Cannellini Beans: White beans are the secret ingredient to making this soup thick and ultra-creamy without loading it up with heavy cream!! Make sure you thoroughly rinse and drain your white beans before using them in the recipe.
- Stock: Chicken or vegetable stock makes up the liquid base of this soup. Make sure you are using a no- or low-sodium stock! You can substitute broth or Better than Bouillon if you prefer.
- Half and Half: A touch of half and half adds a luxurious layer of rich flavor. I suggest using the half and half to taste, using more for a richer mouthfeel. Alternatively, you can substitute heavy cream if you want a truly cozy, rich soup experience!
- Bacon (optional): While entirely optional, bacon adds the perfect savory, salty and umami element to this soup!
Substitutions and variations
This roasted cauliflower soup recipe is somewhat flexible, so please feel free to substitute ingredients based upon your personal preference or what you have readily available!
- Leeks: If you prefer a milder, more delicate onion flavor, leeks are a wonderful substitute for regular onions! When using leeks, make sure you rinse them thoroughly and only use the white base and light green portion of the stalk in this creamy soup!
- Serrano: If you prefer your soup with a spicy kick, you can substitute serrano peppers for the jalapeño! Jalapeños are much more mild in flavor and serrano peppers are (generally) about five times as spicy!
- Bell Pepper: If spicy isn’t your thing, you can use a bell pepper instead of a jalapeño!
- Seasonings: This healthy cauliflower soup uses a combination of Tex-Mex seasonings; however, you can customize the seasonings to your liking! Ground coriander is a delicious addition, or you can totally switch up the seasonings and use a combination of cayenne + parsley, sweet paprika + thyme or cumin + coriander and turmeric!
- Better than Bouillon: If you prefer Better than Bouillon you can use that instead of stock!
- Vegetarian Option: If you are looking to make this a vegetarian cauliflower soup, simply omit the bacon and use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock!
How to make roasted cauliflower soup?
This creamy soup recipe is so simple and only requires 15 minutes of hands on preparation!
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Roast Cauliflower: In a large mixing bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil and seasonings. Transfer the cauliflower to a sheet pan and roast until the cauliflower is golden, about 20-30 minutes. Remove the cauliflower from the oven and set aside.
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For the Soup – If using bacon: Add bacon to a Dutch oven and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy. Turn off the heat and use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Set the bacon aside. If not using bacon, skip the above and heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a Dutch oven or Stock Pot over medium heat. Proceed to next instruction.
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Add vegetables: Return the heat to medium and add the onions and jalapeños, along with the seasonings. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add remaining ingredients & simmer: Add the roasted cauliflower, cannellini beans and stock to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil and immediately reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender.
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Puree: Turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to puree soup until smooth and very creamy. (Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a stand blender, puree, and transfer back to pot). Add half-and-half: Return heat to low and stir in the half-and-half. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
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Serve: Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Garnish the top with bacon and your favorite toppings. Serve and enjoy!
What kitchen tools do I need?
This healthy cream of cauliflower soup requires very minimal, basic kitchen equipment!
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Sheet Pan
- Dutch Oven or Large Soup Pot
- Immersion or Stand Blender
- Serving Bowls
How to puree cauliflower in soup?
There are two ways you can puree cauliflower when making creamy soup – an immersion blender or a stand blender.
- Immersion Blender: Using an immersion blender is the quickest, easiest and least messy way to puree cauliflower soup. Before using your immersion blender, make sure you turn the heat off underneath the pot! Next, insert the blender into the pot and puree the soup until it is creamy and thick in texture.
- Stand Blender: Using a stand blender is a bit more cumbersome than an immersion blender; however, it works great! To use a stand blender to puree a soup, transfer the soup from the pot to the blender in batches (don’t fill the blender up to the top). Pureeing in batches will help you avoid the hot soup from exploding out the blender, as hot soup steams and expands which will push the top off of the blender. Once you have a portion of the soup in the blender, use a towel and press down to cover the top of the blender. Next, puree the soup until it’s creamy and thick in texture. Once pureed, transfer the soup back to the soup pot and repeat pureeing in batches until all the soup is creamy and thick.
How to make roasted cream of cauliflower soup step-by-step photos
(Don’t forget to scroll down for the detailed instructions in the complete printable recipe at the bottom of the page.)
Serving suggestions
Are you looking for garnishes and toppings to elevate your soup or wondering what sides to serve with it? Below are delicious ideas for how to dress up your soup and transform it into a full-blown meal!
How to serve roasted cauliflower soup?
You should serve this creamy vegetable soup warm or hot, as soon as possible after making it. While you can serve it at room temperature or cold, the soup will lack the same depth of flavor and won’t be very appetizing.
You can serve creamy cauliflower soup as a warming appetizer or starter if you are entertaining, as a delicious side dish to sandwiches and salads, or as a cozy, lighter main meal.
If you are looking for easy, fun serving ideas, try serving this soup in a bread bowl! Or, throw a party and set up a soup bar complete with an abundance of toppings and garnishes!
What toppings can I add?
Toppings and garnishes are the perfect way to customize your soup and transform it from good to great!! Soup toppers can range from crunchy or creamy, and salty or savory, to herbaceous! You can choose to add one or more topping to your soup, depending upon your preference. Or set a bunch of toppings in individual bowls and let your family pick their favorites!
Topping suggestions
- Bacon: This recipe includes crispy, salty, umami-packed bacon as a garnish!
- Cheese: Shredded or grated cheese is the perfect complement to this creamy soup! I love using cheddar; however, parmesan, gruyere, Colby jack, mozzarella and provolone will also taste great!
- Herbs: Fresh herbs are a wonderful way to add a touch of herbaceous, fresh flavor! Green onions, chives, cilantro, parsley and thyme are all delicious topping options!
- Sour Cream: Tangy, thick sour cream is a must if you want an ultra-luxurious mouthfeel!
- Tortillas: Crushed tortilla chips or strips are a fun, crunchy topping option!
- Croutons: If you prefer a traditional crunchy element, you can never go wrong with a scattering of croutons as a topping!
- Chickpeas: Crispy roasted chickpeas are a delicious option if you are looking for a healthier topping!
- Cauliflower Florets: Reserve a few roasted cauliflower florets to use as an easy and visually pleasing garnish!
What to serve with a creamy soup?
This rich and creamy vegetable soup is delicious on it’s own and hearty enough to be enjoyed as a stand-alone dish. However, if you are looking to turn your pot of soup into a more well-rounded meal, it pairs deliciously with everything from salads and sandwiches to vegetables, potatoes and bread!
12 perfect sides to serve with cauliflower soup
- Bread: Warm bread is a delicious dipper for creamy cauliflower soup! Anything from crusty artisan breads, soft dinner rolls, breadsticks and cheese bread is a wonderful addition!
- Crackers: Salty, crunchy crackers are a nice contrast to creamy soups!
- Hush Puppies or Fritters: You can serve battered and fried hush puppies or fritters as a side or use them as an indulgent garnish!
- Flatbreads: A quick and easy cheesy flatbread pizza is a fun way to round out your meal!
- Salads: A simple green salad is a delicious way to balance out this rich soup! Using a vinaigrette dressing on your salad will help balance the creaminess of this soup!
- Grilled Cheese: A buttery grilled cheese sandwich is an obvious side option for soups! Plus, it pulls double duty as a delicious dipper!
- Artisan Sandwiches: A warm panini or your favorite club sandwich transforms this soup into a super hearty, cozy meal!
- Fries: Kid-pleasing French fries add the perfect salty crunch to contrast this luxuriously creamy soup! For a healthier option, try sweet potato fries!
- Potatoes: Baked potatoes are an easy way to round out this bowl of soup1
- Vegetables: Your favorite seasonal vegetable – roasted or sautéed – are a great option if you are looking to keep things light and healthy!
- Mushrooms: Mild, savory mushrooms are one of my favorite sides to pair with this soup, especially if you are serving vegetarians!
- Chicken Tenders: Tender, crisp chicken tenders bring a nice depth of flavor and provide a delicious contrast to this healthy soup!
Tips for storing and freezing creamy soups
Food safety is important when it comes to storing leftovers! Follow the simple tips below for properly storing and reheating this creamy crab and shrimp bisque!
How long is roasted cauliflower soup good for?
Allow the leftover soup to cool completely at room temperature. Transfer the soup to an airtight storage container and store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
How to reheat leftovers?
You can reheat your leftover cauliflower soup two different ways! If the leftover soup has become thicker during storage, simply add a bit of stock, broth or cream (half-and-half) to thin it out.
- Stovetop: Transfer the leftover portion of soup to a medium saucepan or large pot. Reheat over low to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm throughout. Take care to avoid rapidly simmering or boiling the soup as high heat will cause the soup to separate or curdle!
- Microwave: Add an individual portion of the leftover soup to a microwave-safe container. Place a microwave-safe lid on top of the container, leaving the lid slightly cracked at the side to form a vent. Reheat for 60 second intervals, stirring in between, until the soup is warm throughout.
Can I freeze leftover soup?
This healthy cauliflower soup freezes beautifully, which makes it perfect for meal prep or easy heat-and-eat lunches and dinners!
To Freeze: Prepare the soup according to recipe instructions; however, do not add the half-and-half! Remove the soup from stovetop and allow it to cool completely. Transfer the soup to a freezer-safe resealable bag or airtight container. Squeeze out all air, seal tightly, and freeze. The soup will keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To Prepare: When ready to use, thaw the soup in the refrigerator overnight. Add the soup to a medium saucepan, cover and and reheat over low to medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm throughout. Stir in the half-and-half and continue to cook until the soup is warm throughout. If your soup is a little too thick, thin it with a bit of stock, broth or cream. Garnish the soup as you see fit and enjoy!
This creamy soup is like a warm hug from a loved one in a bowl. Just prepare to get all the warm and fuzzies with this healthy cauliflower soup!!
Until next time, friends, cheers!
xoxo
Cheyanne
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Recipe testimonials: What people are saying about this soup
Here’s what readers are saying about this deliciously creamy soup recipe!
- “Yum! Made this tonight and it’s delicious! The roasted cauliflower was so good I’m surprised it made it to the soup!” – Lisa
- “This recipe is sooo delicious! And, it’s versatile for all the accouterments that can go on top.” – James
- “Great flavor, nice texture. Yes, making again another day.” – Lisa
More cauliflower recipes!
If you are on a cauliflower kick, try one of these delicious recipes next:
- Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
- Mexican Cauliflower Rice (low-carb recipe!)
- Moroccan Chicken Cauliflower Couscous Bowls
More comforting creamy soup recipes!
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- Parsnip Soup
- Cheddar Apple Soup
- Beer Cheese Soup
- Sweet Potato Bisque
- Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
- Seafood Bisque
Watch how to make the best Healthy Creamy Cauliflower Soup👇
Healthy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Equipment
- Sheet pan
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Dutch Oven or Large Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 large Head Cauliflower – cut into florets (about 2 ½# Head)
- 2 TBS Olive Oil (or Neutral Oil, such as Canola or Vegetable)
- 1 ½ tsp Ground Cumin - DIVIDED
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika - DIVIDED
- 1 tsp Chili Powder - DIVIDED
- 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt - DIVIDED, plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper , plus more to taste
- 6-8 Slices Center-Cut Bacon – diced into ½’’ pieces (OPTIONAL) (SEE NOTES)
- 1 small Yellow Onion – small dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 large Jalapeno – stemmed, seeded and small dice (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 large cloves Garlic – finely diced (about 1 TBS)
- 1 (15.5 oz.) Can Cannellini Beans – rinsed & drained
- 4 Cups Low-Sodium Chicken or Vegetable Stock
- ½ - 1 Cup Half and Half - to taste (SEE NOTES)
- Optional Garnishes: Sour Cream, Tortilla Strips, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro, Shredded Cheese, Lime Wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (or 400F convection). Line a large sheet pan with aluminum foil for easy clean up.
- Roast Cauliflower: Place cauliflower florets into a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cumin, ¾ teaspoon paprika, ¾ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper over the cauliflower and toss to thoroughly coat. Transfer cauliflower to prepared sheet pan. Roast, turning the cauliflower over once, until cauliflower is golden and caramelized, about 20-30 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- For the Soup - If using bacon: Add bacon to a Dutch oven or stock pot and place over medium heat (start in a cold pot). Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and crispy, about 8-12 minutes. Turn off the heat and use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Set the bacon aside. Blot or pour off all, except about 1 ½ tablespoon of bacon fat. If not using bacon, skip the above and heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a Dutch oven or Stock Pot over medium heat. Proceed to next instruction.
- Add vegetables: Return the heat to medium and add the onions and jalapeños. Season with ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients & Simmer: Add the roasted cauliflower, cannellini beans and stock to the pot. Increase heat to high, bring mixture to a boil and immediately reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender.
- Puree: Turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to puree soup until smooth and very creamy. (Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a stand blender, puree, and transfer back to pot). Add half-and-half: Return heat to low and stir in half-and-half. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with reserved bacon and desired optional toppings. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Bacon: I use center-cut bacon because it is leaner with less fat. However, you can absolutely use your favorite variety of bacon in this soup!
- To make this vegetarian: Omit the bacon from ingredient list and skip step #3. Use 1 1/2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil to sauté onion and jalapeños in step #4.
- Spicy Level: If you don't like a lot of heat, make sure you remove ALL the seeds and the ribs from the jalapeno before dicing. If you prefer a bit of spicy heat, leave some of the seeds and ribs intact!
- Half-and-Half: I use low-fat Half and Half; however you can use whatever you can use full-fat or heavy cream if you prefer a richer mouthfeel!
- Blender: If you are using a stand blender to puree the soup, make sure you puree the soup in batches to avoid the hot soup from exploding out of the blender. Hot soup will steam and expand in the blender, which will push the top off of the blender (hence causing a soup explosion), so always make sure you puree in batches and avoid filling the blender all the way to the top!
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Rate and Comment!
Did you make this recipe? WONDERFUL! Please rate the recipe below!
Made this tonight. No bacon.
BUT, I did use bacon grade to caramelized the onions. No crews or half and half, used sour cream. This got 4/7 yum. 5 year old was on a toot dating he doesn’t like soups, He still ate it.
Girls didn’t like it, the guys and I did. Great flavor, nice texture.
Yes, making again another day.
This recipe is sooo delicious! And, it’s versatile for all the accouterments that can go on top. I add steamed purple cabbage, cilantro lime rice, and plantain chips; but it is totally good without all of that, too.
I enjoy it because I like to meal prep on Sunday, and this bisque lasts me the whole week! On Friday it’s still tasty. Because of this, I’ve made it literally five weeks in a row. The clerk at the grocery store commented, “Gee, you sure like cauliflower!”
I also appreciate the ease of the recipe itself. It has practical ingredients, well- explained step by step directions, and ways to make it without the meat or dairy should one not prefer to add those.
Thanks! I’m going to try out your other recipes now, too.
Hi James,
I’m absolutely thrilled you enjoyed this bisque so much!! I love that you made the recipe your own and all your additions sound wonderful!! Thank you so much for coming back and letting me know how the bisque went over! Cheers and happy cooking!!
I love your skinny twist on this, Chey!! Roasted cauliflower is beyond delicious – I tried it in a soup recently and couldn’t get enough. Can’t WAIT to try this one!!
What a great repost and video!! This soup looks so yummy!! Cauliflower is the super food!! Take care.
I’m so glad you reposted this because I missed it the first time around and I LOVE CAULIFLOWER! I also love soup. And I need this for dinner tonight! Or lunch . . .or second breakfast? Seriously, this is happening ASAP. Have a great week, Chey!
This skinny bisque is just what the doctor ordered! I love your video, my friend! This is surely a keeper! 🙂 Have a wonderful week! xoxo
Your video really helps knock this soup recipe right out of the park Chey! It shows just how thick, creamy and delicious it is! I wish I could grab that spoon and take a taste myself! We’ve been eating lots and lots of soup this winter season. Can’t wait to get this one in our rotation. Hope you have an awesome week! XO
I’ve been eating a lot of soup lately, Cheyanne – so I’m putting this on my to do list. Love the flavors – especially the roasted cauliflower – and adding in white beans is so smart! Hope you’re having a great weekend!
I’ve been looking for new soup recipes to try and this looks awesome! This Halloween was fun 🙂 I wish I had more candy 🙂 Sharing and pinning 🙂
Yum! Made this tonight and it’s delicious! The roasted cauliflower was so good I’m surprised it made it to the soup! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Oooo I have got to try this! I think I can sneak it past my “non-healthy” eating husband!
Haha! Thank you so much, Julie! If you try it, I hope your husband is (like mine and) oblivious to the fact that it is cauliflower! Cheers to a wonderful weekend! 🙂
Well after 3 minutes of scrolling down to leave this comment I see I am not the only one in love with this recipe.
This sounds De-lish! Love the idea of roasting the cauliflower and blending with white bean. Smart lady! All these toppings are killer Chey. Beautiful shots. 🙂
Such a beautiful looking soup! I love all the toppings!!!
haha um yeah, pajamas were my costume as well!! This soup looks so creamy and dreamy. We LOVEEEE cauliflower at our house so this most definitely needs to happen!!
WOW!! This looks amazing!! I def need to try making cauliflower soup!! What a healthy, fun, delicious idea! LOVE it!
I absolutely love cauliflower soup because it’s so creamy on it’s own you don’t need to add any cream! looks yum!
I did not have a Halloween costume this year 🙂 Love soups and make them all the time, but rarely post the recipes! This one looks amazing! Great combination! The pictures are beautiful! Pinning 🙂
I’m totally up for eating a delicious cloud of wonderful! I can’t wait to try this soup since I pretty much live on soup from October to March. This looks amazing and sassy! Delicious! 🙂
Wow, what a beautiful creation! Gorgeous bisque with so many amazing flavours happening!
Thank you so much, Jess! Cheers to a beautiful day!
Couldn’t pin this recipe quick enough! You already know that we did all our Halloween partying the weekend before and on the actual holiday, we passed out candy, grilled some steaks, and got drunk. I’m all in whenever I can eat soup with bacon and cheese on top so making this my go-to soup this winter 🙂
I know your weekend before Halloween AND your costume were epic, Karrie! I am STILL laughing at your 80s fabulous get up. Sounds like you had a fabulous Halloween weekend too! I’m jealous. Thanks for the comment and the pin, girlfriend! XO
The soup really looks scrumptious. No Halloween story here, Halloween is pretty non-existing in Germany, I would not know it was there if it wasn’t for all the American food blogs I follow. 🙂 🙂
I forget Halloween isn’t a world wide Halloween! But, since I didn’t do anything for it this year, obviously you didn’t miss out! Thanks for the comment dear! Cheers to a fabulous day!
I love cauliflower soups and especially like how you’ve added so many amazing flavors to yours! I can’t believe it’s already November and that it’s time to start thinking about holiday cooking…where did the time go?! Can’t wait to see what sorts of recipes you post for the holidays!
I can’t believe it’s already November either, Julia! Where does time go? I can’t wait to see what you come up with or the holidays either, I am sure it will be fabulous! Thank you so much for the sweet comment, girlie! Cheers!! 🙂
This looks so tasty, my goodness! I have not had enough soup/stew/bisque yet this season!
Thank you so much, Mary! This was my first bisque of the season, so I’m late to the soup party as well! Cheers to a beautiful day!
You are forgiven only if you come to my house and make me a pot of this soup because my laziness is at a all time high today..haha
Done, girlfriend! But you have to make me something too!! Your dishes are way to delicious for you to NOT cook for me too! Cheers, doll. oh, AND I’ve been feeling super lazy too! 😉
You had me at cauliflower…and with all those toppings…all I can say is YUM!
Thank you so much, Mike! I know you love cauliflower, so I’m glad I got your approval! Cheers!
I really do need some bodacious bisque!! I’m a cauliflower addict like you and the southwestern flavors here are just top notch. And yes to ALL of those toppings – so super yummy! I can see why you guys ate this day after day… I will be too! (Also, you know I love that it doesn’t have the heavy cream. More reason to keep going back for more!) Cheers to making up for lost time on the soup situation 😉 XX
Hahaha! I think we all need a little bodacious bisque in our life during this time of year! Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Kathryn!! Cheers, my dear! XO 😉
Definitely winning minus the heavy cream! I love how cauliflower is creamy enough to make a base for soups with other more creative ingredients. This looks great!
And I can’t wait to see what you have planned for the holidays. I spent the weekend baking too!
Thanks so much Mir! I love creamy minus the heavy cream too… although I DID add it to the recipe as an option for the Paula Deen, heavy cream loving wild ones. 😉 I can’t wait to see what YOU have planned for the holidays! Cheers girlfriend!
Haha – you are NOT pathetic at all. I am eagerly waiting for your Christmas/Thanksgiving recipes. They will be a super HIT. And this soup is so gorgeous, rich and classic — so perfect and comforting for the time of year. Cauliflower and beans go so well together. Love the all delicious flavors. Loving all the toppings! 🙂
Aww, well thanks so much, Anu, for the seriously sweet comment! 🙂 Cheers, doll!
Bodacious bisque, here I come with my belleh!!! Seriously. Printing the list as we speak, going to the grocery store, and will be making this asap. You had me at Tex-Mexing the cauliflower. And those toppings….drool! I was thinking oooh what’s she making for Thanksgiving and Christmas after you said you spent the weekend developing recipes, but then I scrolled down and got all caught up again in this delicious bisque and I swear, my eyes turned into big giant hearts like those emoticons. You rock, Cheyanne!! <3 <3
Hahaha, Thank you so much, Beeta!! You are always so sweet and supportive! Reading your comments make my day! Cheers to you my sweets and thanks for being fabulous! XO
You’re not pathetic for working on holiday recipes (maybe I was, too)! 🙂 This soup looks delicious, and I love that you loaded all kinds of delicious toppings. Cauliflower is a favorite of mine, so I’m very into this! 🙂
Lol! Well thank you for not thinking I am pathetic! AND for joining me in working on the weekend! I’m sure you will agree, being in the kitchen doesn’t ever feel like work, so it’s a pleasure to do it on the weekends. 🙂 Cheers, my dear!
I don’t dress up for Halloween, but my kids do and we all had a fun time trick or treating. 🙂 I’ve been wanting to make cauliflower soup for a while and this version looks delicious! I love that you added cannellini beans!
I’m sure your kids were adorably dressed, Kristine! And I’m so glad you guys had a fabulous Halloween! Thanks so much for the kind comment! Cheers! 🙂
It sounds like you had a pretty good Halloween weekend to me. This soup sounds wonderful! It’s getting pinned so that I can try it, hopefully soon! Have a great week!
Glad you had a good Halloween, Thao!! Thank you so much for the sweet comment and pin, my dear!! <3
I love that this is pureed and looks so creamy! The addition of white beans makes it a complete meal too.
Thanks so much, Dani! This definitely filled Boy and I up, but it is equally delicious in a bread bowl for a heavier meal! Cheers girlie!
Oh my! This bisque sounds fantastic Cheyenne! You have outdone your self again!!
Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Kelley! Cheers girlfriend!
It seems a lot of people had a quiet Halloween this year – it was very quiet in my neighborhood – I usually get a couple of kids but none this year. This soup, Cheyanne – Wow – it has a lot of yummy flavors going on! I’ll have to leave the bacon out but I think all the great garnishes will make up for it! Thanks!
No kids just means you got to relax… hopefully?! Thank you so much for the kind comment, Geraldine! I actually left the bacon out of a few of my bowls of this bisque because Boy ate it all, and I can tell you it is JUST as delicious! Cheers to a fabulous day, my dear!
Can’t wait to try this recipe! I just bought a big beautiful head of cauliflower and I think I might have most of the other ingredients…..looks fantastic!
Thank you so much, Stephanie! I hope you LOVE this bisque as much as we did! And I hope you let me know how it turns out! Cheers and thank you again for stopping by and commenting!
This is such a creative soup! Love the southwestern flavors! I mostly wait for Halloween to be over so I can get ready for Christmas without being ashamed… Lol. SO nothing too exciting here!
Thank you so much, Ashley! I totally hear you on the whole “bye bye Halloween! Hellllllllooo Christmas!” I am right there with you, girlfriend!! Cheers, doll!
No costume for me . . just the kids. . and aside from the Halloween festivities, I was also working my butt off. . weekend went by too fast and no leftover candy over here 🙁 .. dude, love this roasted cauliflower bisque! looks so flavorful. . and I love that your husband loved it too!!! Winning!
I follow you on FB (Obvi), so I KNOW how cute your girls were dressed for Halloween! No leftover Halloween candy isn’t really a bad thing.. just means no temptation and more room for soup and Thanksgiving creations! 😉 Thanks for the comment, Alice! Cheers, my dear!
We didn’t attend any parties, but we did get a puppy! (See my blog today to meet him!!!) Mmmmm roasted cauliflower is my jam. I love the southwestern twist you put on this soup. It’s comfort with a kick! 😉 Happy Monday dear! XOXO
Lauren, I totally saw your post already AND I commented. So by now you know I’m a seriously jealous girl. Just remember ME whenever you need a puppy sitter!!!! Thank for the comment and Cheers to your and Reese!!
Lolol, soupa. I had a very similar Halloween weekend to yours, so cheers to that! Also this soup – I love it. I am in love with soup thickened with cauliflower – plus this one, with the bacon and the southwest flavors?? I can’t wait to try it!
Helllz yea, Cheers to relaxing and jammies, Meghan! Thanks so much for the sweet comment, girlfriend! <3
Haha – you are most definitely NOT pathetic and this soup shows you have plenty of game, I am willing to be that your Christmas/Thanksgiving recipes are gonna be EPIC! But back to this soup – this is so luscious and oooh those spices must give the cauliflower and beans so much depth and love, love love those toppings!
P.S. Bacon is to me what Boy is to you #SoSadIKnow
Thank you so much, Shashi! I’m totally looking forward to your holiday recipes because you are sooo creative! AND so you know, Bacon and Boy are on the same level of importance. lol. SHHHH don’t tell! 😉 Cheers, doll!
Now that’s a soup! I wish I was holding that bowl of goodness!
Thank you so much, Angie! Cheers to a fabulous week my dear!
This soup looks absolutely delicious! Your weekend sounds amazing – my hubby and I do get dressed up and go to friends’ Halloween party. It was so cold this year so this soup would be perfect after a cold Halloween weekend 🙂
Thank you so much, Phi! I hope you had enough fun for us both at your friend’s party, because I feel slightly jipped of Halloween! Cheers, lovely! 😉
I want this right now! Seriously, this looks amazing 🙂 I’m all about those garnishes! Love the addition of the beans, too. Great receipe, Cheyanne!
Thank you so much, Dawn! If I could deliver I would send you some! 😉 Cheers, girlfriend!
Your weekend sounded perfect! So glad you got some time to relax 🙂 Love this cauliflower bisque! It looks perfect with all those gorgeous toppings!
Thank you so much, Kelly! You are too sweet! Cheers to a beautiful day, my dear! 😉
Glad to hear you had such a nice weekend Cheyanne! I was also relaxing in my pyjamas! I’ve just started writing down my ideas for Christmas recipes :). This bisque looks so beautiful! I’ve always wanted to try a bisque! The flavours sound so delicious! Yum!!!!
Yay to relaxing in pajamas, Harriet!! I can’t wait to see what you post for Christmas, I KNOW it is going to be absolutely delish! Thanks so much for the sweet comment, girlie! Cheers! <3
My secretive-la-cucaracha-singin’-self is soupa excited you finally got to the business of soup! This one’s a keeper, for sure! So creamy and comforting and spicy and delish! I’m with “Boy”! I could eat it everyday! Thanks for sharing, dearest! xo
Hahaha! Thanks so much, Annie!! Love your comments, they always make me laugh and smile! Cheers, doll! xo
I’m glad to hear you had a great weekend! I relaxed a lot too and caught up on TV and cuddles with the baby. Talking about cuddling, this gorgeous bowl will be perfect for dinner on these chilly nights!
Relaxing and cuddling with your sweet babes sounds like the perfect weekend, Zainab!! Thanks for the comment, dear! Cheers! 😉
Ok, so usually totally lame on Halloween (I’m not much for dressing up!), but this year I helped out at a haunted house and it was super fun. But yes, I did eat too much candy and I have a massive sugar hangover. Ugh! So I need some healthy soup action STAT!
OMG, Helping out at a haunted house sounds like a blast, Liz!!! I would have loooved that… minus the sugar hangover, of course! 😉 Thanks for the comment, girlfriend! Cheers!
This bisque looks delightful, Cheyanne! I am a lover of soups and would especially enjoy this bisque. The cauliflower with southwestern flavor was an excellent choice. It looks so creamy and comforting for a cool fall day.
Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Jen! Cheers to a fabulous week!
Hey Cheyanne, didn’t attend any parties I was away at the beach for the weekend, but seriously love this bisque, I am a soup junkie and I would take any chance I have of having any soup comfort! Great southwestern flavors! hugs
Being at the beach is sooooo much better than attending parties, Gaila! I’m super jealous! Thank you so much for the kind comment, my dear! Cheers and hugs back at ya! <3
This soup is gorgeous, Cheyanne! Love the flavours – so perfect and comforting for the time of year. Loving all the toppings too! Great recipe, thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Jess! Cheers, dear! 🙂
Sadly, I did not have a groovy Halloween costume this year, but we did go trick or treating with some visiting little people and had a fantastic time! And there is absolutely nothing wrong with hanging out in your jammies and developing holiday recipes in the SoBourbon Country Cottage! If you have more recipes coming as delicious as this southwestern roasted cauliflower soup business, then I support your activities 100%! P.S. Did you knock over a farm stand out there in the country and steal their sign? Love it! 🙂
So glad you had a fantastic Halloween! AND you actually went trick-or-treating! Bravo, because I know you and Chris normally don’t do that! 😉 Thanks for the A-ok on staying in my jammies and developing recipes! AND thank you so much for the kind words, my dear! Cheers, Rachelle! xo
Hey Cheyanne, Happy Monday! No costume here personally, but I did costume some little people, most notably Daniel Boone. 🙂 Awesome soup friend. Looks so smooth and delicious and love all the yummies piled on top. We’re trying this at our house and I will not tell all the little boys (or big boys) it is cauliflower soup until after the bowls are licked clean. Have a wonderful week girlfriend!
I’m sure your children were dressed absolutely adorably, Allie! Daniel Boone sounds too cute!!! Thanks so much for the sweet comment, lady! If you do make this for the kiddos, I hope they love it! AND I hope you let me know how it went over! Cheers to you and a wonderful week, my dear! XO
Nope, I didn’t have any halloween costume. But at least I got a new glasses which might help me to have a smart look. Finally. So hopefully, I did have a “nerd” costume this year! And I’m forgiving you for not attending any parties but working on Christmas recipes. But please, could you add in you list working on your mailing issues (aka my Christmas food parcel) too?
Congrats on the new glasses, Nerd! 😉 I’m working on the mail issues. I swear. lol. Cheers, buddy!
Oh my gosh, I couldn’t love this soup any more if you paid me – it’s just plain perfect (said the fellow cauliflower lover!). And I am also in love with those gorgeous boards you photographed it on. Fabulousness all the way around – pinning! Happy Monday!
Thank you so very much for the sweet comment and the pin, Kate!! Cheers, lovely!
This bisque looks so amazing, Cheyanne! I’m seriously addicted to soups, especially bisques. I love the creamy texture and warm flavors. This southwester cauliflower version looks just perfect! I can only imagine how delicious your house smelled when you made this. Sounds perfect for the fall weather that’s headed my way!
Thank you so much, Gayle! My house did smell fantastic! Cheers to a fabulous day!
You haven’t posted a soup yet this year? I think you have lots of catching up to do 😉 Soup is the way forward, and this looks epic.
No dressing up for Halloween here either, just PJs. Although we did have a ton of trick or treaters this year, which we never do, so I had to share my chocolate with them.
I definitely have a lot of catching up to do, Dannii!! Sorry you had to share your chocolate! If you lived close by I would have given you mine! Thanks for the comment, dear! Cheers!
I forgive you for not posting a post because this one looks like it’s over the top!! I love how you spiced it up Cheyanne!! I am sure Boy couldn’t get enough of it. And those toppings!! Your photos just have me craving a huge bowl of the yummy soup! Awesome recipe! Pinning asap!
Thanks so much for the kind words and the pin, Mary Ann! Cheers! <3
Could this be made in the crockpot?
Hi Laura,
Since this is a roasted cauliflower soup, you could make this in the crock pot, but you would lose all the great roasted flavor. If you have your heart set on using the crock pot, you would still need to cook the bacon until crispy in a skillet (if using). Then add it along with all the remaining ingredients, MINUS the cream, to the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Stir in the half and half and serve immediately with desired garnishes. I have not tried making this is the crock pot, so if you try it, let me know how it goes! Cheers and thank you for stopping by!
Oh gosh, yea you’re right! I’ll probably just make it your way Thanks for the advice! Ps. I made the ginger chicken meatball miso soup last week! It was really good and my husband liked it!