Creamy Cauliflower Soup packed with tender vegetables, rich cheese sauce, and comforting flavors. Perfect healthy soup for the whole family.

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1 tablespoon olive oil

5 tablespoons unsalted butter divided

1 cup diced yellow onion

1 cup diced carrots

3/4 cup diced celery

1 cup diced baby gold potatoes

1 tablespoon minced garlic

3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 head cauliflower chopped

3 cups chicken stock

1/4 cup flour

2 cups whole milk

1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Fresh thyme optional

Buttered bread for serving

1. Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large pot. Add onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, and garlic. Cook 8–10 minutes until softened.

2. Add cauliflower, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

3. Pour in chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook 10–15 minutes until tender.

4. In another pot, melt remaining butter. Whisk in flour for 1 minute.

5. Gradually whisk in milk and cook 5–6 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.

6. Pour cheese sauce into soup. Stir and adjust seasoning.

7. Blend 1–2 cups for creamier texture if desired.

8. Serve hot with extra cheese and fresh thyme.

Blend part of the soup for a thicker texture.

Substitute vegetable stock for vegetarian version.

Add extra cheese for richer flavor.