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Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup is a rich and creamy comfort food made easy with minimal prep and slow cooking. Tender cauliflower and leek are simmered in flavorful chicken broth, then blended smooth with sharp cheddar cheese and heavy cream for a luscious texture. Topped with crispy bacon, chives, and extra cheese, this soup is perfect served with crusty bread or a crisp salad for a hearty meal any day.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 1 head cauliflower, green leaves removed, chopped into large florets
  • 1 leek, cleaned and sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Blending & Garnish

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups sharp or milk cheddar cheese, shredded (preferably from a block)
  • Chopped chives, for garnish
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, for garnish
  • Additional shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Cut the cauliflower into large chunks and slice the leek clean. Add these to the slow cooker along with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. This sets the base for the soup and ensures even cooking and flavor infusion.
  2. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the ingredients on low heat for 6 to 8 hours. This gentle cooking softens the cauliflower and melds the flavors, creating a creamy texture after blending.
  3. Blend the Soup: Once cooked, transfer the contents of the slow cooker into a blender or use an immersion blender directly in the slow cooker. Pulse or blend until completely smooth. Return the blended soup to the slow cooker.
  4. Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream and shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the blended soup while it’s still warm to melt the cheese fully and enhance creaminess.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped chives, crumbled bacon, and additional cheddar cheese as desired. These toppings add texture, flavor, and a lovely finishing touch to the soup.

Notes

  • You can substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth for a vegetarian version, but expect a slightly different flavor profile.
  • Using block cheese instead of pre-shredded ensures better melting and smoother texture.
  • Use an immersion blender for easier blending directly in the slow cooker and less mess.
  • Extra toppings like sour cream, hot sauce, cajun seasoning, croutons, fresh herbs, or a drizzle of olive oil can be added for more flavor and variation.
  • This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty garlic butter bread, slow cooker cornbread, or a fresh salad like Caesar.

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