Creamy Cauliflower Poblano Soup

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 25 min
  • Active: 15 min
Making soup is a snap when you start with pre-cooked vegetables. This flavorful lunch or dinner option takes less than a half hour, thanks to a few cups of steamed cauliflower (see our Meal Prep Steamed Vegetables recipe). An immersion blender eliminates the need to puree in batches, getting your meal on the table even faster.
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Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 poblano peppers, stemmed, seeded and sliced

1 medium yellow onion, sliced

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

12 ounces steamed cauliflower florets (from about 1 medium crown; about 2 cups)

1 cup milk

Kosher salt

Sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, hot sauce and lime wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the peppers and onions and cook, stirring often, until totally softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the coriander and cumin and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the cauliflower, milk, 3 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the cauliflower is very soft, about 8 minutes. The milk might curdle or separate, but don’t worry- it will smooth out once you puree it.
  2. Let cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and puree in batches until completely smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to puree. Return the soup to the pot and adjust the thickness to the desired consistency with water and season to taste. Serve topped with sour cream and chips with hot sauce and limes on the side.  

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Anonymous

We loved this! Velvety and delicious! I made one alteration. I used 3 cups of low sodium chicken broth (could use vegetable) instead of the milk and water and then added a cup of cream after blending the soup. (I didn’t t have milk). I also added about 1/2 cup of finely shredded cheddar cheese very slowly while stirring right at the end. Also served cheese along with the sour cream etc for toppings. Would add one more poblano next time.

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