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British Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup recipe
A velvety cauliflower soup enriched with cheddar for a savoury, comforting finish. This simple British-style supper is smooth, warming and full of mellow flavour.
30 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cauliflower
- 150g Cheddar
- 500ml Milk
- 30g Butter
- 25g Plain Flour
- 500ml Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 359 kcal |
| Protein | 16.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.5 g |
| Fat | 24.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 14.7 g |
| Fibre | 4.6 g |
| Sugar | 8.2 g |
| Sodium | 870 mg |
Why this works
Comforting and filling soup with a good protein and vegetable contribution, but fairly high in saturated fat and sodium due to the cheese, butter and added salt.
Vitamin C from cauliflower. Cauliflower contributes vitamin C and some folate, supporting immunity and cell health, though some vitamin C is lost during cooking.
Calcium and protein from dairy. Cheddar and milk provide calcium and protein, which support bone health and help with satiety.
High saturated fat and sodium. Cheddar, butter and the added teaspoon of salt make this soup relatively high in saturated fat and sodium, so it is less suitable for a heart-healthy or low-salt diet.
Method
- Cut the cauliflower into small florets and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat, add the plain flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, then add the water a little at a time until smooth.
- Add the cauliflower and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 minutes until the cauliflower is very soft.
- Stir in the cheddar and cook for 2 minutes until melted.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then season with salt and black pepper.
- Warm through for 2 minutes more and serve hot.
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