Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Wisconsin Cheddar + Poblano Pepper
A creamy, cozy cauliflower soup blended until silky smooth, layered with gentle heat from poblano pepper and finished with sharp Wisconsin cheddar. Simple, nourishing, and perfect for an easy weeknight reset.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board + knife
- Immersion blender (or high-speed blender)
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 poblano pepper, diced
- 1 large head cauliflower, chopped
- 3 cups chicken of vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar
- salt + pepper
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and poblano; cook until fragrant.
- Add cauliflower and broth. Simmer until cauliflower is tender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Stir in milk, cheddar, and smoked paprika. Heat gently until creamy.
- Season to taste and serve warm.