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Home » Lunch » Soup » Creamy Ham and Cheese Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Ham and Cheese Cauliflower Soup

Created: December 12, 2016 Updated: October 4, 2022 by lyuba 63 Comments

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Comforting, creamy, cheesy soup to cheer you up and warm you up. Made with cauliflower, ham, and white cheddar cheese, this soup is filling but light.

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Cauliflower Soup

I am so tired of the yo-yo weather! It’s two days of cold, four days of hot, two days of freezing, four days of hot. My air conditioner tells me to make up my mind already and the plants are going crazy. It’s the second year in the row where temperatures are that crazy.

I mean, we never get an early winter here, in FL, but we at least get steady cooler temperature by Christmas. This hot/cold weather tantrum is really messing with my head and health.

‘Tis surely is the season… for colds. Between most of the country dealing with snow storms and this crazy weather pattern in FL, it’s officially time for some cozy hot cocoa and soup. Half the family has been having colds non-stop for weeks and I was really hoping that I could avoid it but it found me, and it found me hard. All I want is some hot tea and soup.

Although, to be honest, what I really want is some ooey-gooey macaroni and cheese but I can’t have that because gluten-free pasta is just not the same and I don’t like it. But, you know what?

This creamy, cheesy soup has been satisfying my craving beautifully. I love the great flavors that come together in this simple soup and I love that it’s hearty enough without having any pasta or potatoes packed in it. It’s just what the doctor ordered!

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Creamy Cauliflower Ham and Cheese Soup

Made with cauliflower, ham, and white cheddar cheese, this soup is filling but light.
4.12 from 42 votes
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower, cheese, ham, white cheddar
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 | Makes about 6 cups
Calories: 420kcal
Author: lyuba

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • .75 lb ham
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed
  • 2 lb head of cauliflower
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp dry sage
  • Salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 3-4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 oz sharp white cheddar cheese grated

Instructions

  • Dice onion and set aside. Dice ham into small pieces and set aside. Cut cauliflower florets off, discard the stem, and chop florets onto small pieces. Set it aside as well.
  • Preheat a medium pot over medium heat with some oil. Add diced onion and saute until transparent. Add ham and cook for a few minutes. Add pressed garlic, mix, and cook until fragrant.
  • Add prepared cauliflower, mix well and cook for a few minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over veggies and ham and mix well.
  • Pour in chicken stock, while slowly stirring. Enough chicken stock to just covers the cauliflower mixture.
  • Add bay leaf, salt, pepper, and sage. Stir and cover with a lid, leaving a crack for steam to escape. Cook for 20-25 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy whipping cream and grated white cheddar cheese. Cook for a few more minutes and serve.
  • **To make this soup gluten-free, substitute flour with either gluten-free flour or 1 tbsp of corn starch.**

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Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1450mg | Potassium: 1150mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 111.8mg | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 3mg
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LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Leah says

    November 4, 2018 at 7:03 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is AMAZING!!!! Easy to make and SO good!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 7, 2018 at 2:29 pm

      I am SO happy to hear that! Thank you, Leah 🙂

      Reply
  2. Christine Callaway says

    November 5, 2018 at 7:00 pm

    5 stars
    Really good and easy to make.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 7, 2018 at 2:29 pm

      I am so glad you liked it 🙂 Thank you, Christine!

      Reply
  3. Michele says

    November 5, 2018 at 9:04 pm

    5 stars
    Awesome soup. Will definitely make regularly

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      November 7, 2018 at 2:29 pm

      Yay! Thank you so much, Michele!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    December 27, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent, healthy and easy. Thanks for this recipe. I skipped the cream to lower the calories a bit and didn’t miss it.

    Reply
  5. Joeleen says

    September 13, 2019 at 6:48 pm

    This soup was delicious! Definitely a keeper!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      September 16, 2019 at 1:50 pm

      Thanks, Joeleen! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Robbi says

    November 19, 2019 at 2:47 pm

    4 stars
    I blended the cauliflower slightly with the chicken broth. Easy. I also added mustard as the sage seasoning didn’t do it for me. Quite delicious in the end. Thanks!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      November 19, 2019 at 5:38 pm

      Glad you liked it, Robbie!

      Reply
  7. Sarah says

    March 1, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    This was perfect!! I subbed xanthan gum for flour, (to make it keto friendly) added 3 oz of cream cheese, and puréed about 2 cups of the broth/veggies and then added the ham at the end. Topped with green onions, bacon and cheese!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      March 3, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      Yum! Glad you could make it your own and that you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  8. Robin says

    December 21, 2020 at 10:45 pm

    What else can be substituted for flour. Not allowed on keto.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      December 22, 2020 at 4:52 pm

      You can leave the flour out, it just won’t be as thick.

      Reply
  9. Robin says

    December 26, 2020 at 8:56 am

    Making keto by using olive or avocado oil instead of vegetable oil. Flour can be omitted or use a pinch of xantham gum for thickener.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      December 28, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks, Robin! I am not very familiar with keto so this will be very helpful for those who are on that diet.

      Reply
  10. Ellisyn says

    January 18, 2022 at 7:45 pm

    I didn’t see it mentioned, but would it change it too much if I used frozen cauliflower? I’m on a very strict budget and it would be cheaper where I’m from. I really wanna try this!

    Reply
    • Deb Duquette says

      January 20, 2023 at 12:40 pm

      I used frozen and it was perfect!!

      Reply
      • LyubaB says

        January 25, 2023 at 9:58 pm

        Glad you liked it!

        Reply
  11. Sarah says

    November 17, 2022 at 6:43 pm

    5 stars
    This is wonderful soup! I only added a 1/2 more cheese and used the four cups of broth

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      November 18, 2022 at 10:31 am

      I am so glad you liked it, Sarah!

      Reply
  12. david says

    December 12, 2022 at 10:34 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe. Followed mostly, adapting for slow cooking on instant pot (2 hrs), but added thyme, oregano, and smoked paprika instead of the sage for savory and a bit of a bite. Would work well if you wanted to add crab or shrimp (along with the ham). Will make again!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      December 13, 2022 at 1:30 pm

      Glad you liked it, David!

      Reply
  13. Geri says

    January 16, 2023 at 12:16 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe,make it quite often. It’s the sage that makes it so delicious and unique!

    Reply
  14. Deb Duquette says

    January 20, 2023 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    OMG!!!! Added carrots and celery and some smoked gouda and it was absolutely, insanely delicious!!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      January 25, 2023 at 9:58 pm

      Yum! So glad you liked it!

      Reply
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