Vegetable Cauliflower Soup
Vegetable cauliflower soup made with lots of veggies including peas, carrots and potatoes. This Polish cauliflower soup, called Zupa Kalafiorowa is perfect for dinner or lunch.
Looking for a cozy and comforting meal? Look no further than this delicious vegetable cauliflower soup with potatoes, also known as Polish cauliflower soup (Zupa Kalafiorowa). This hearty and healthy dish is the perfect way to get your daily dose of vegetables while enjoying a bowl of chunky, flavorful soup.
Made in about 45 minutes, this chunky, vegetable-packed soup is perfect for meal prep. It can be made a few days in advance and is great for lunch or dinner—just reheat it on the stove or in the microwave. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or something special to serve at your next gathering, this recipe is sure to impress. So grab your apron, and let’s get cooking!
Vegetable Cauliflower Soup Recipe
Texture: chunky.
Taste: salty.
Simplicity: easy, chop all vegetables, add chicken stock and cook.
Meal Type: lunch, soup, dinner.
Ingredients Needed
- Butter – needed for frying the onion and veggies.
- Oil – canola oil, sunflower oil etc.
- Onion – white onion will give lots of flavor to the soup.
- Cauliflower – fresh cauliflower cut into florets. Frozen can be used too.
- Carrot – sliced and peeled fresh carrot.
- Potatoes – white potatoes, peeled and diced to make the soup more chunky.
- Peas – frozen peas are the best for this recipe.
- Chicken Stock – you can use homemade chicken stock, broth, vegetarian stock or store bought. Alternatively, you can use water, but you will need to add more salt.
- Salt – Himalayan, table salt or sea salt.
- Black Pepper – for flavor.
- Heavy whipping Cream – to add richness and creaminess to the soup.
- Dill (optional) – fresly chopped dill to garnish.
How to make Cauliflower Soup
- (Full recipe ingredients and video below.) Chop all the vegetables.
- Sauté the onion, then add the cauliflower, carrots, and potatoes, cooking for a few minutes.
- Add the peas and chicken stock, season to taste, and cook for approximately 20 minutes.
- Optionally, add heavy whipping cream, mix it in, and turn off the heat. Top with fresh dill before serving.
Vegetable Soup Tips
- You can use store bought or homemade chicken stock or homemade chicken broth, depending on what you have available. For added variety, you can also experiment with different flavors of stock, such as beef or vegetable broth, to give the soup a unique twist.
- The heavy whipping cream is optional, but it enhances the flavor and adds a rich creaminess to the soup. If you prefer a lighter version, feel free to omit it, but keep in mind that it will make the Polish cauliflower soup (Zupa Kalafiorowa) even more velvety and indulgent.
- If you’re short on time or fresh ingredients, frozen vegetables can be used as a substitute. However, be mindful of the cooking time, as frozen vegetables may cook faster than fresh ones. To avoid them becoming too soft or mushy, be sure not to overcook them.
Polish Potato Cauliflower Soup Faq’s
Yes, you can make the soup using water or vegetable stock as a base. If you’re using water, be sure to season it with extra salt and spices to enhance the flavor. To make the soup vegan, simply omit the heavy whipping cream and butter.
You can store the soup in refrigerator for 4-5 days in airtight container, preferably glass, these glass round meal-prep containers are good or this glass round food storage set. Also, keep in mind the expiration day of whipping cream.
If your chicken stock isn’t flavorful enough or if you used water, you can add more salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor. Additionally, you can season with spices like garlic powder or dried herbs such as parsley, sage, or thyme to give the soup extra depth and aroma.
Yes, cauliflower soup can be frozen. Simply transfer the cooled soup into an airtight plastic container or a freezer-safe bag. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy it, thaw the soup in the refrigerator overnight or reheat it directly from frozen on the stove, adding a little water or broth if necessary to reach your desired consistency. Freezing is a great way to make a batch ahead of time, so you always have a comforting meal ready to go. Just keep in mind that if the soup contains dairy, such as heavy cream, the texture may change slightly upon reheating, but it will still be delicious!
Other Soup Recipes
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Bacon
- Homemade Cream of Mushroom
- Borscht
- Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
- Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup
- Homemade Tomato Basil Soup
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Vegetable Cauliflower Soup
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cups cauliflower cut into smaller pieces
- 1 carrot small, peeled, sliced
- 3 potatoes medium-sized, peeled, diced
- 1/2 cup peas frozen
- 6 cups chicken stock or broth
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream optional
- 2 Tbsp. dill fresh or dry, chopped, optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, add butter and oil.2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- Add the diced onion and sauté on low-medium heat for 2 minutes.1 onion
- Add the cauliflower and carrots, and mix them in. Then add the potatoes. Cook on low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.4 cups cauliflower, 1 carrot, 3 potatoes
- Add the peas, chicken stock, salt, and black pepper.1/2 cup peas, 6 cups chicken stock, 2 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- Cook on low-medium heat for approximately 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and mix it in. Turn off the heat.1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- Top with fresh dill before serving.2 Tbsp. dill
Video
Notes
- You can use store bought or homemade chicken stock or homemade chicken broth, you can also use different flavors of stock, for example beef or vegetable.
- You can omit heavy whipping cream, it is optional, but it adds extra flavor to the soup, also it makes soup more creamy.
- Also, you can use frozen vegetables but cooking time may change, don’t cook your vegetables too long, they might become mushy.
- Meal Prep Tips: store in airtight container or freeze for few months.
Nutrition
Update Notes: The recipe was originally posted in September 2022, it was updated with new tips in May, 2023.
