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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 Brooke 66 Comments *This post may contain affiliate links. Read More...

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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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MORE LEFTOVER HAM RECIPES:

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Creamy Cauliflower Ham and Cheese Soup

Made with cauliflower, ham, and white cheddar cheese, this soup is filling but light.
4.14 from 44 votes
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 | Makes about 6 cups
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

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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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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Cheryl says

    July 8, 2018 at 10:41 pm

    What is the serving size ?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 9, 2018 at 11:58 am

      Hi Cheryl,
      Serving size is about 1.5 cups.

      Reply
  6. C says

    April 13, 2018 at 5:58 am

    3 stars
    For Keto, unless you allow yourself extra net carbs for veggies, this isn’t viable. Even taking out the flour, the cauliflower and onion in those amounts cause a high carb count. Using my brand of ingredients and nutrition info calculator, with taking out the flour, it’s a 17g net carb PER SERVING food item. I try not to go over 20 for the entire day. Since one bowl of soup and a few Whisp crisps won’t do me for the day, I’m passing on what otherwise looks like a DELICIOUS recipe.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      April 17, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Thank you, C!
      Does this diet allow of a difference between the carbs? I’m talking carbs from flour/bread/potatoes/rice vs carbs from veggies? I just wonder if there is an different allowance there 🙂

      Reply
    • Mich says

      November 5, 2018 at 9:07 pm

      Your missing out. We eat keto and just made it. Use almond flour.

      Reply
  7. Ashlee says

    April 10, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    Any more information on the nutrition facts about this recipe? I can’t seem to make it all add up. Seems like a lot of carbs list. Can you provide clarification?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      April 17, 2018 at 11:06 am

      Hi Ashlee,
      Cauliflower is actually a high-carb vegetable.
      I cave a screenshot of the breakdown I can send you on the email you provided.

      Reply
  8. Stephenie says

    April 2, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    5 stars
    I came across this recipe while trying to come up with a way to use the pretty orange cauliflower and it did not disappoint!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      April 17, 2018 at 12:18 pm

      I am SO happy you liked, Stephanie! I bet it was pretty with that cauliflower too 😉

      Reply
  9. Becca says

    February 13, 2018 at 1:39 pm

    Any substitutions for dairy? Full fat coconut milk?

    Reply
  10. Erika says

    February 11, 2018 at 10:22 pm

    5 stars
    My entire family absolutely LOVED this soup!! It’s a staple in our house now!

    Reply
  11. Geri says

    February 10, 2018 at 5:52 pm

    5 stars
    I never post after making a recipe but this was so delicious I just had to comment. Everyone loved it and it was so easy to make!

    Reply
  12. Barbara says

    February 6, 2018 at 12:39 am

    5 stars
    I made this soup tonight and it was fabulous. I used 3 cups of broth and it was just right. Will absolutely make it again.

    Reply
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