Cauliflower Cheese Soup Recipe with Beer (2024)

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This Cauliflower Cheese Soup Recipe with Beer is creamy with a rich, complex flavor and has a ton of vegetables! It comes together in under an hour and rivals anything you’d get at a restaurant.

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It comes as a surprise (actually more of a shock) to most people when I tell them that the food scene in Buffalo is actually pretty fabulous.

But I kid you not!

The gamut ranges from fish fries to roast beef on weck. Buffalo wings and chicken finger subs (which I literally can’t find anywhere else! Believe me, I’ve looked). Killer doughnuts and the best coffee ever, to name just a few Buffalo specialties.

One of mine and Mike's top two restaurants when we lived in Buffalo was Pearl Street Grill and Brewery. My absolute favorite thing to get there was their beer cheese soup, which they make with smoked Gouda and their own ale.

There are almost no words for that soup.

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Replicating it has been on my list of things to try for a while. However, I wanted to put a slightly different twist on it with the addition of cauliflower.

I’m even tempted to call it a “healthy” twist. Just remember though, healthy is a subjective thing, a “relative word”, as my mom likes to say, lol.

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Cauliflower Cheese Soup Recipe with Beer

I did a quick online search to discover that the fabulous Mark Bittman already has a great version of cauliflower beer cheese soup. (I should have known because that man literally knows how to cook everything).

I appreciate the fact that there is no need to reinvent the wheel, so my recipe is largely adapted from Mark’s with just a couple significant differences.

Namely, he uses Cheddar and bacon, and I use smoked Gouda and hickory-smoked sea salt.

And I also add just a smidgen of Worcestershire sauce because I love it in nearly all things cheese-related!

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Thanks to Mark and I, and most definitely Pearl Street Grill and Brewery, I’d say this soup is practically perfect.

Or at least my version of perfect, and might just hold the spot in my heart as favorite cheese soup. Don’t hold me to that though, it’s so hard to be a monogamous cheese soup lover!

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How to Freeze Cauliflower Cheese Soup:

  1. Put the cooled soup in freezer-safe containers. (Amazon has some great glass food storage containers!)
  2. Label the outside with the date and contents.
  3. Freeze for up to 6 months.
  4. When you want to enjoy the soup, thaw it to room temperature. I either leave the soup out at room temperature overnight, or leave it in the fridge for 2 days.
  5. Reheat the soup in a microwave-safe bowl, or in a saucepan on the stovetop until steaming, stirring occasionally. (Don't let it come to a boil.)

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Cauliflower Cheese Soup Recipe with Beer

By: Faith Gorsky

This Cauliflower Cheese Soup Recipe with Beer is creamy with a rich, complex flavor and has a ton of vegetables! It comes together in under an hour and rivals anything you’d get at a restaurant.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 278 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium-large onion chopped
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 1 large stalk celery diced
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium head cauliflower chopped into florets
  • 3 cups ale
  • 3 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock for deeper flavor
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce use vegan Worcestershire to keep this dish vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon hickory-smoked sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper or hot sauce (more or less to taste)
  • 8 ounces smoked Gouda cheese shredded
  • 3 tablespoons tapioca starch see Note

Optional Toppings:

Instructions

  • Add the butter, onion, carrot, and celery to a 5-quart pot over medium heat. Cook (uncovered) until the vegetables are softened and starting to caramelize in spots, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more, stirring constantly.

  • Stir in the cauliflower, ale, stock, bay leaf, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cover the pot and bring to a boil; turn the heat down slightly so it doesn’t boil over, and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Remove and discard the bay leaf. Carefully puree the soup using an immersion blender or in batches using a regular blender.

  • Toss the Gouda and tapioca starch together in a bowl.

  • Turn the heat on low under the soup and stir in the cheese a handful at a time until melted (don’t let it come up to a boil). Taste and add regular salt (not more hickory-smoked sea salt) to taste.

  • Serve.

Faith's Tips

  • Nutrition information for this recipe was calculated without the optional toppings.
  • Recipe adapted from Mark Bittman’s recipe for Ale, Cheddar, and Cauliflower Soup.
  • I used my Best Paleo Sandwich Bread recipe to make homemade croutons for topping this soup.
  • Tapioca Starch: If you don’t have tapioca starch, you can use 2 tablespoons cornstarch instead.

How to Freeze Cauliflower Cheese Soup:

  1. Put the cooled soup in freezer-safe containers.
  2. Label the outside with the date and contents.
  3. Freeze for up to 6 months.
  4. When you want to enjoy the soup, thaw to room temperature. I either leave the soup out at room temperature overnight, or leave it in the fridge for 2 days.)
  5. Reheat in a microwave-safe bowl, or in a saucepan on the stovetop until steaming, stirring occasionally. (Don’t let it come to a boil.)

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Cauliflower Cheese Soup Recipe with Beer

Amount Per Serving

Calories 278Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 53mg18%

Sodium 1266mg55%

Potassium 449mg13%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 2325IU47%

Vitamin C 49mg59%

Calcium 302mg30%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on April 1, 2016. I updated it with more information on September 25, 2020.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items. Thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

Cauliflower Cheese Soup Recipe with Beer (2024)

FAQs

What is the name of the French soup made from cauliflower? ›

Creme De La Grand' Tante (Cream Of Cauliflower Soup)

How long does cauliflower soup last in the fridge? ›

How long can you keep cauliflower soup in the fridge? This Cauliflower Soup will last about 4-5 days in the refrigerator. As always, use common sense and if it doesn't smell right, then throw it out.

How many calories are in a cup of beer cheese soup? ›

Beer cheese soup (1 cup) contains 16.4g total carbs, 15.5g net carbs, 11.1g fat, 10.3g protein, and 218 calories.

What soup is made from cauliflower? ›

These are some of our best cauliflower soup recipes.
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Why does my cauliflower soup taste bitter? ›

Cauliflower becomes bitter when exposed to too much heat. Over-cooking cauliflower can make it bitter. If your soup tastes bitter, you can add a little more salt to help with the bitterness. If you don't want to add any more salt, a little sugar or something sour, lemon juice, or vinegar to help offset the bitterness.

What is the national soup of Italy? ›

Minestrone Soup - This is a traditional soup from Italy make with a combination of seasonal vegetables and pasta. It makes a complete meal with a slice of bread.

How does Gordon Ramsay make cauliflower soup? ›

Directions
  1. Place the cauliflower florets, potato, and onion in a saucepan with the butter and oil. ...
  2. Add the stock and bring to a boil, then pour in the milk and return gently to a boil. ...
  3. Pour in half the cream, then puree in a food processor or blender, or blend in the pan with an immersion blender.

How do you thicken cauliflower soup? ›

Add flour or cornflour

Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.

Is homemade soup OK to eat after a week? ›

Like other leftover foods, homemade soup can safely be stored in the fridge for three to four days, per standard guidance from the USDA. This includes soups and stews that contain fish, meat, and poultry. If the soup will not be eaten within that time frame, store it in the freezer instead for up to four months.

What is Wisconsin cheese soup made of? ›

Place 1 cup chicken broth, carrot, onion and celery in 4-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes or until onion is softened. Add 2 cups chicken broth, milk, cheese, and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted.

What is beer soup made of? ›

The early beer soups were typically based on dark beer, cream and egg yolk thickened with fat and flour cooked together in a roux. Eventually they were flavored with onions, salt, pepper, spices and cheese to create a more substantial and satisfying dish.

Does beer cheese have carbs? ›

Yes, there are 4.5 grams of carbs in one serving of Hall's Beer Cheese.

Why do you soak cauliflower before cooking? ›

The separated florets have to be washed properly under a tap. This removes dirt and large parasites such as worms. The next step is cleaning the cauliflower in mildly warm water in which a little salt was dissolved. This process – which should last 10-20 minutes - destroys several microbes and large parasites.

What is broccoli and cauliflower together called? ›

Romanesco goes by various names, including Romanesco broccoli, fractal broccoli, or Roman cauliflower, though it's considered to be a hybrid between cauliflower and broccoli. And it's part of the Brassica genus (also known as cruciferous vegetables), just like Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and kale.

Should I steam or boil cauliflower? ›

Cooked cauliflower florets keep their shape best when steamed (5-10 mins) – remember to place them upright in the steamer. It can also be boiled (takes 5-10 mins for florets; around 10 mins for a whole cauliflower). For both cooking methods, test regularly with the tip of a knife to make sure they don't overcook.

What is the French name for vegetable broth? ›

Bouillon de légumes | The Everyday French Chef.

What is galets soup made of? ›

The traditional Christmas broth is made from vegetables (carrot, leek, turnip, potato, cabbage) and different meats (chicken or chicken, pork and beef) that boil in a large pot with water.

What is the meaning of creme du barry? ›

Soup du Barry (French: Potage Dubarry, Velouté Dubarry or Crème Dubarry) is a French soup made from cauliflower, potatoes, and stock (traditionally veal stock). The use of stock makes it a velouté; the addition of cream and an egg-yolk makes it a crème.

What are the benefits of cauliflower soup? ›

High fiber, protein-packed, no added sugar creates the balance in this soup to deliver optimal support and ultimate taste bud satisfaction. This soup is a powerhouse rich in vitamins C and K, as well as calcium and magnesium. These vitamins and minerals work hard behind the scenes to hydrate and nourish your body.

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