Healthy Lifestyle Diets Healthy Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Soup & Stew Recipes Cheddar Cauliflower Soup 4.6 (15) 14 Reviews Start your meal off with a bowl of this satisfying, easy cheesy cauliflower soup. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings, 1 cup each Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Vegetarian High Calcium Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Pregnancy Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced and rinsed 4 cups chopped cauliflower florets (from 1 medium head) 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk, divided 2 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon white or black pepper 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until very soft, about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower, 2 cups milk, water, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is soft, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup milk and flour in a small bowl. When the cauliflower is soft, remove the bay leaf and stir in the milk mixture. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the soup has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese and lemon juice. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 185 Calories 11g Fat 13g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 185 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 6g Protein 10g 19% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 5g 24% Cholesterol 26mg 9% Vitamin A 746IU 15% Vitamin C 29mg 32% Folate 58mcg 14% Sodium 482mg 21% Calcium 273mg 21% Iron 1mg 5% Magnesium 24mg 6% Potassium 320mg 7% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved