Dinner SOS: 15 Easy Recipes for Dinner Tonight That Require Zero Brainpower

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Hearty Potato Cauliflower Soup

Smooth bowl of potato cauliflower soup with some chunks, topped with paprika, served with bread on a clean white surface.


Creamy without the cream, this soup is filling and perfect for chilly nights. It’s also a great way to use up produce on its last leg

Hearty Potato Cauliflower Soup

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)

  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 4 cups)

  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ cup milk or plant-based milk (optional, for extra creaminess)

  • Optional garnish: chopped chives, smoked paprika, olive oil drizzle, or crispy croutons

Directions

  • Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook 1 more minute.
  • Add potatoes, cauliflower, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until vegetables are very tender.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
  • Stir in milk (if using) and warm gently over low heat. Do not boil.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with your favorite garnish.
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Dinner SOS: 15 Easy Recipes for Dinner Tonight That Require Zero Brainpower

Hearty Potato Cauliflower Soup

Smooth bowl of potato cauliflower soup with some chunks, topped with paprika, served with bread on a clean white surface.


Creamy without the cream, this soup is filling and perfect for chilly nights. It’s also a great way to use up produce on its last leg

Hearty Potato Cauliflower Soup

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Servings

4

servings
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)

  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 4 cups)

  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ cup milk or plant-based milk (optional, for extra creaminess)

  • Optional garnish: chopped chives, smoked paprika, olive oil drizzle, or crispy croutons

Directions

  • Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook 1 more minute.
  • Add potatoes, cauliflower, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until vegetables are very tender.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
  • Stir in milk (if using) and warm gently over low heat. Do not boil.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with your favorite garnish.
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Like this recipe?

Follow @dinnerendeavor on Pinterest