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Cauliflower and Gouda Soup

by Lynne Webb on January 26, 2012 (Updated September 13, 2021) // 8 Comments

Instead of the more traditional cheddar, this cauliflower and cheese soup uses gouda, a smooth-melting cheese with a toasty flavor and creamy texture.
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Cauliflower and Gouda Soup

Cauliflower and cheese pair well for a great winter soup, providing plenty of richness and warmth. Often times, it’s made with cheddar, but we opted to use gouda for a nice, toasty flavor. Depending on what’s available at the market, you can use either fresh or frozen cauliflower. Serve with a salad and a slice of crusty French bread for a complete meal.

Cauliflower and Gouda Soup

Cauliflower and Gouda Soup

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Instead of the more traditional cheddar, this cauliflower and cheese soup uses gouda, a smooth-melting cheese with a toasty flavor and creamy texture.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Cook Time : 40 minutes mins
Total Time : 1 hour hr
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Ingredients 

  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 6 cups cauliflower florets
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • Salt and ground white pepper to taste
  • 1 bayleaf
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups grated gouda cheese
  • 1 teaspoon mustard, Dijon-style or English
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped coarsley
  • 2 to 3 thin slices of prosciutto, julienned

Instructions 

  • Roughly chop the onion, carrots, celery and garlic and combine with the cauliflower, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and salt and pepper in a large soup pot. Cook over medium heat until vegetables start to soften and onions become translucent, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the bay leaf and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and purée the soup until smooth with a hand-held immersion blender, or a conventional blender (see tip below).
  • Just prior to serving the soup, stir in the gouda, mustard, half-and-half and butter. Taste and season with salt and pepper again if needed. Continue cooking until the cheese has melted and the soup is smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • In a small pan, heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat and quickly fry the rosemary and prosciutto until crispy and aromatic.
  • Divide soup into bowls and garnish with the rosemary and prosciutto.

Recipe Notes

Substitutions:

You can easily substitute bacon or pancetta for the prosciutto, as well as cheddar in place of the gouda, if you prefer. If you want a richer, thicker soup, feel free to add more grated gouda.

Cooking Tip:

When using a conventional blender to purée hot soup, allow the soup to cool a little first and work in batches, never filling the blender much beyond the halfway mark.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Cauliflower and Gouda Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
454
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
 
15
g
94
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
16
g
Cholesterol
 
74
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
801
mg
35
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
26
g
52
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Soups
 | 
Cuisine: American

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  1. Carol says

    March 14, 2016 at 3:29 pm

    It has a nice texture and I found it thick enough, even with adding 1/2 cup half n half. I would try the smoked gouda and a splash of worcestershire sauce next time to make it a little tastier. I would also add the fried rosemary to the blender.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      March 14, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      Hi Carol,
      Glad you liked the soup. I like your ideas for bumping up the flavor a bit – thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  2. Carol says

    March 14, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    Would like have the nutritional information included. I was able to get it off of My Fitness Pal but it would probably be appreciated by many.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      March 14, 2016 at 7:20 pm

      We’re working on adding nutritional information soon. If you need that info for another recipe on our site, just leave a comment or use the contact form to ask and we’ll calculate it for you.

      Reply
  3. Sabrina says

    November 18, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    I have made this soup a few times. Absolutely delicious. Using smoked gouda makes ALL the difference though. I used regular once, and it wasn’t nearly as tasty. I never add rosemary because I do not care for that herb. Parsley makes a nice substitute.

    Reply
  4. Alyssa says

    November 21, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    I made this for a dinner party and everyone (even the finicky eaters) loved it! I used smoked gouda because that is what I prefer. Substituted a package of pre-cooked real bacon bits that I had on hand for the prosciutto. Next time I make it I will probably use more than 8 oz of gouda to make the soup thicker.
    I will definitely make this again, as well as pass the recipe along to friends.
    Thank you for the terrific recipe!

    Reply
  5. Michelle Ann Anderson says

    November 4, 2010 at 5:52 pm

    Terrific recipe! I made a couple adjustments since I was serving to a group with vegetarians. I substituted smoked gouda for the regular rather than add the prosciutto. This added a nice smoky note without the meat. Since there was no meat for the topping, I cooked the rosemary ( a little less than the amount called for) with the veggies and pureed it along with them. We all enjoyed the soup immensely and will make it again.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      November 18, 2010 at 3:17 pm

      The smoked gouda is a great idea for a meatless version ~ thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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