This creamy and flavorful chicken cauliflower soup is the perfect comfort food for a chilly evening. It's packed with tender chicken, nutritious cauliflower, and aromatic herbs and spices. This easy-to-make soup is not only delicious but also a great way to sneak in some veggies. Serve it with a side of crusty bread for a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the carrots and celery and cook for another 5 minutes, until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the cauliflower florets and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken and pour in the chicken broth.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender.
- Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the soup for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Interesting Facts
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is rich in vitamins and minerals.
This soup can be easily customized by adding other vegetables like broccoli or spinach.
Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
You can use leftover rotisserie chicken instead of cooking and shredding the chicken breasts.