Cauliflower Goat Cheese Soup

You cannot beat a bowl of soup, and this Cauliflower Goat Cheese Soup is just what the doctor ordered.

Let's face it folks. Soup is good. It's soothing for the soul and it warms you from the head to the toes. And, if you're anything like me, some days that is exactly what you need.

I'm one of those strange people that can wear woolly boots in the middle of summer because sometimes my feet (even in the heat of a summer afternoon) can be freezing inside the house. Catch me in the winter, and I'll be huddled under a blanket with a hat on. Yeah... that's my story.

This quick and versatile soup makes a nice, light appetizer or a filling lunch when paired with a crisp, green salad.

Soups on...what's your flavor?

Like I said, we LOVE soup around my house. It's easy to whip up from scratch, which in my humble opinion is the best kind of soup. Homemade soup. That's my number one.

Here are a few soup flavors you'll want to check out:

One of the great things about cauliflower is how well it takes on the flavors of other ingredients. In the case of Cauliflower Goat Cheese Soup, the more pungent goat cheese adds an interesting and delicious dimension to the finished result. If you want more robust flavors, roast the cauliflower and onion before blending. The flavor will be more complex, but be aware the soup will take on a darker brown color as a result.

Recipe

You'll love this easy Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Soup. It's perfect to pair alongside a salad or light sandwich.

Cauliflower & Goat Cheese Soup

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Cut up the cauliflower, stems included, into small pieces and place in a large colander. Rinse thoroughly under running water and let drain briefly when finished.
Place cauliflower in a large, microwave-safe dish with garlic, the white part of the green onions, and the dried parsley. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Cover container and microwave on high until the cauliflower is fork tender, approximately 6-7 minutes. (Actual cooking time will vary depending on microwave strength and the amount of cauliflower used, so test after 4 minutes and adjust cooking time accordingly).
Remove from microwave, and fill blender container nearly half full with the steamed cauliflower mixture. Add 1 cup stock to the blender and blend until smooth. (Make sure the blender lid is adequately vented to allow steam to escape before turning on the blender).
Pour cauliflower puree into a large soup pot and repeat with the remaining steamed cauliflower mixture and stock until it has all been pureed and transferred to the pot.
Turn heat to medium and cook until the cauliflower mixture is heated through, about 5-6 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the goat cheese and stir until blended. Cook another minute or two, or until the soup is uniformly heated. If soup is too thick, add additional stock to reach the desired consistency. If it is too thin, continue cooking until excess moisture has been reduced.
Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately topped with sliced green onion or crumbled bacon.