When the winter weather hits, try this cozy, flavorful cauliflower carrot soup. It’s the perfect way to warm up! Serve this with homemade oatmeal crackers for a delicious lunch.
You just can’t have too much soup in the winter, if you ask me.
And this creamy cauliflower carrot soup is so easy and so warming – it’s perfect. It’s also vegan and gluten free, and super easy to make.
The main ingredient is a head of cauliflower which makes it nice and creamy after you puree this soup. This soup is surprisingly rich and smooth despite being free of dairy.
This is the perfect way to warm up after an afternoon of sledding or ice skating. You could even put some in a thermos and take it along with you to stay warm!
You may also want to try this dairy free tomato carrot soup recipe, or this cozy dairy free broccoli soup.
Ingredient Notes
- Carrots – I like to use fresh carrots, but frozen carrots would also work. If you can’t eat carrots, you can try red peppers, butternut squash, or even sweet potatoes.
- Cauliflower – I think fresh cauliflower has a nicer flavor in this soup, but frozen would also work if that’s what you have on hand.
- Broth – Use any type of vegetable or chicken broth that suits your dietary needs. Homemade broth is also a great choice!
Special Equipment
I prefer to use an immersion blender because it’s easier to clean. If you’d rather use a regular blender, you can do that. Once all the vegetables are tender, pour the soup into a blender and blend on high until it’s smooth.
Step by Step Instructions
- Saute the onion in some olive oil. Add the carrots and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the cauliflower, broth, and spices, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Once vegetables are tender, add the non dairy milk and salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
Serving Suggestions
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Recipe
Creamy Cauliflower Carrot Soup (Dairy Free, Grain Free).
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 head cauliflower florets only, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk coconut milk works well
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, saute the onion in the olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the carrots and saute for a few minutes. Add the cauliflower, broth, curry powder, and garlic powder and raise the heat to high.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat and puree the soup using an immersion blender.
- Add the non-dairy milk, salt, and pepper, and stir.
- Top with fresh herbs, chopped red pepper, or sliced green onions.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published in February 2015. It has been updated.
a
can you make this without the milk? i have a carrot, broccoli and cauliflower medley mix bag that i froze and was thinking of using it to make soup just my adding vegetable stock and some seasoning. You reckon it would be okay or do you need the milk?
darryl
LOVE THESE!
vegetarianmamma
Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays Party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! :) I can’t wait to see what you share next time!
-Cindy
Barbara
I’m with you; I always have a pot of soup going during the winter. Now I have a new one to try. Thanks. Pinned.
Thalia @ butter and brioche
This soup looks so creamy, comforting and delicious – and healthy too! It is perfect for the rainy weather here in Australia, so you definitely can consider I will be making this.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
I love the looks of this soup, Kelly! The carrots and cauliflower sound like the perfect combo. And I love the coconut milk in here, too!
Sarah@Whole and Heavenly Oven
I just love all those gorgeous chickpeas on top of this STUNNING soup! Just what I need right now to warm me up!
Julia
I second what Kristine said – I’d love to give you some of our summer-like weather! Can we trade weather patterns for a few days? Soup is always a favorite for me, too and this creamy healthy cauliflower soup sounds perfect!
Kelly
Yes, please send me sunshine and warm air! :)
Kristine's Kitchen
I’ve been wanting to do more cooking with cauliflower, and this soup looks like a good place to start! Wish I could send you some of our California warmth and sunshine!
Kelly
I need some California sun for sure!
Rachel @the dessert chronicles
This is just what I need this time of year! Love the cauliflower and carrot combination. I’ll have to try that!
Kelly
I hope you like it!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
If you’re sick of winter, just move to California! It’s 60 degrees and sunny here. Do you hate me? Sending warm thoughts your way! This soup sounds delicious! So smart adding those crispy chickpeas on top : )
Kelly
I wish I could at least vacation there right now!
lovemefeedme
It is definitely soup weather where I live!! It’s been so grey and rainy for the past week. It gives me an excuse to drink heaps of tea and eat lots of warm comfort food while staying cuddled up with Netflix though hahah! I love the addition of chickpeas on top – a must try!!
Kelly
We have been overdosing on the Netflix, too! :)