Don’t be fooled by this Cauliflower Horseradish soup’s deliciously creamy texture. It is actually extremely low in calories & has less than 2 grams of fat per serving. It’s also ready in under 20 minutes!
This Creamy Cauliflower Horseradish Soup has got to be one of the easiest soups ever to make and it can be ready from start to finish in under twenty minutes. It is also extremely healthy and happens to have only about 145 calories per serving. As well as being low calorie it is also oil free, dairy free and gluten free.
Potatoes are a fantastic ingredient to add to your soups as when blended they become really creamy. They are used here in addition to the cauliflower, both to make the soup more filling and to thicken it. They also add to it’s luxuriously creamy texture.
I didn’t purposely set out to make a low calorie soup. It just kind of accidentally happened, but as it’s Easter weekend it might be useful for all of us to have this recipe on hand. It will help make us feel slightly better about the copious amounts of chocolate we consume this weekend!
I love to serve this Creamy Cauliflower Horseradish Soup with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and some caramelized onions or toasted pumpkin seeds. One of these toppings, along with the ubiquitous crusty bread makes a delicious, light and tasty meal.
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If you love horseradish then you might want to make my Dilly Smashed Potatoes with Creamy Horseradish Dipping Sauce or my Beet, Lentil & Quinoa Burgers with Horseradish Sauce too.
Creamy Cauliflower Horseradish Soup
Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower broken or chopped into pieces (stalks as well)
- 2 medium potatoes chopped , chopped
- 1 medium onion , chopped roughly
- 2 cloves garlic , chopped
- 720mls | 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 240mls | 1 cup non-dairy milk (any kind as long as it is unsweetened)
- 2 - 4 teaspoons horseradish sauce (add to taste)
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Add the onion, potatoes, cauliflower, garlic, vegetable broth, milk and thyme into a large pan.
- Bring to a boil then turn down to a simmer and continue cooking until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender (check with a fork or knife - it will take about 15 mins max).
- Transfer to a blender or use a stick blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Return to the pan and add the horseradish to taste. The quantity you will need depends on how hot the horseradish is and how pungent you want your soup. Keep tasting as you go until it's right for you.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
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Jennifer Moyer says
Can you use any cauliflower? I do not like white cauliflower. But, I was told to try orange cauliflower, since it does have a better flavor. Would it work well in the creamy cauliflower horseradish soup? Or, would the horseradish completely overwhelm it?
A Virtual Vegan says
I’ve never actually eaten an orange cauliflower so I’m not sure how much the flavor differs. I doubt if it’s much different. All it will really affect is the color of the soup. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. As far as the horseradish goes, you can add as much or as little as you like, tasting as you go to get th ebalance just right for you.
Wendy Huban says
Made this soup for my vegan co-worker. It was LOVED! Only thing in did differently was oven roast the cauliflower with EVOO and salt and pepper. It added a more complex flavor and color.
Ange says
I wouldn’t call that soup vegan at all, as the horseradish sauce you referred to contains egg!!!!. Not to mention about the vegetable broth you gave a link to when I open it it shows organic beef stock????!!!!!
A Virtual Vegan says
Why would I publish a non-vegan recipe on a vegan website? I am vegan and would never promote the use of animal products in my recipes and giving the recipe only 2 stars when you haven’t even made it isn’t a very fair thing to do at all. The horseradish sauce I link to is vegan. It is called Atomic Horseradish and I have a jar in my fridge. Here is the ingredient list: distilled vinegar, water, parsnips, horseradish, salt, sugar. As for the vegetable broth which is Pacific brand, the ingredients in that are water, carrots, tomato, celery, onions, garlic, leeks, sea salt, bay leaves, parsley and thyme. No beef. Bear in mind that I use Amazon.com for my links because the majority of my readers are in the U.S. If you are outside of the U.S then when you click on the links Amazon takes you to a general page with multiple items that IT thinks may be relevant. Common sense should tell you that I wouldn’t be linking to animal based products.
When making a recipe you do not have to use the products I link to anyway. You can buy whatever horseradish sauce or broth that you like. I provide the links to be helpful so that people can see what I use when I make the recipes and so that they don’t have to contact me to ask every-time.
Anke says
Can I use fresh horseradish in this instead of the jarred sauce?
A Virtual Vegan says
You certainly could. I have never done it though as I’ve never actually seen fresh horseradish anywhere here, so I’m not sure on quantities.
Adriana says
This is a winner! I made it today to share with family and friends, super quick and easy (I’m not a kitchen pro…), and delicious. I’m also a big fan of horseradish, so what a wonderful combination. Thanks for this! Five stars!
A Virtual Vegan says
I am so glad you all enjoyed it Adriana and thanks so much for letting me know!
Gin says
Horseradish in soup sounds wonderful Mel! I never would have thought of it. This and some hearty bread and I’d have my evening’s activities planned.
A Virtual Vegan says
Thanks so much Gin! The horseradish really takes this soup up a notch and yes, it is fantastic with fresh crusty bread!
Linda @ Veganosity says
Horseradish is so underrated. This sounds incredible!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you so much Linda and I totally agree with you!
curlsnchard says
This sounds delicious, love that you used potato in it! I’ve never had horseradish sauce though, only freshly grated one.
A Virtual Vegan says
You know, I have never had fresh horseradish. I have never actually seen it anywhere. Its apparently very easy to grow but I’m not sure I have the inclination for that!
Sophia @veggies dont bite says
Holy yumminess!! I love cauliflower and I love the kick of horseradish! This sounds amazing.
A Virtual Vegan says
Thanks Sophia!
The Vegan 8 says
I love easy soups like this, it’s what I live for each week! This looks so delicious and simple and full of flavor! Love it!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you so much! A big pot of soup can be a real life saver for a busy week!
Jenn S. says
This is a winner Mel! I love it. The potatoes are a great addition. And I’m loving the kick from the horseradish…great idea!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thanks Jenn. I love food with a kick!
dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says
i have never used horse radish sauce in my life..looks like it will be great to use with soups.
A Virtual Vegan says
It’s wonderful in so many things Dixya. You should give it a try!
Kelly Page (@TastingPage) says
Fast, easy and healthy? What else could a girl want? Some spice and you got it!
A Virtual Vegan says
So true! You can’t argue with that :O)
Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen says
Love horseradish! This sounds wonderful
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you Aimee. I love horseradish too. It doesn’t get used in recipes enough in my humble opinion!
Simon says
Lovely combination of tastes in this soup! I never thought about adding other vegetables to cauliflower soup since it’s that good on it’s own. This sounds delicious!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you so much Simon. The horseradish adds such a lovely kick!
A Virtual Vegan says
Thank you! And yes more horseradish. I love it and have been trying to use up the massive jar I had. It’s gone now so my horseradish phase is over for the time being! You really need to get yourself some. It adds such a delicious kick to all sorts of things. :O)