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Baked Potato Cauliflower Soup

★★★★★ 33 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin1/5/21

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baked potato cauliflower soup in bowl
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Skip the oven and go for this stovetop Baked Potato Cauliflower Soup. It’s a loaded baked potato in veggie-filled soup form that’s topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onion!

baked potato cauliflower soup in bowl

Get ready for the most delicious winter soup

I love potatoes in all forms: baked, fried, waffled, mashed… if it’s made of potato, you can bet that I’ll eat it. But I recently got the inspiration to make a potato-based soup with loads of veggies thrown in. I tried out cauliflower, and it did not disappoint!

Cauliflower potato cheese soup is essentially a loaded baked potato… in soup form. It’s topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onion, so it’s pretty much as authentic as it gets, but with lots of extra servings of vegetables thrown in.

So next time you’re in the mood for some baked potato action, I recommend going a step further and making this baked potato soup. It’s very savory and equally filling, and you’re going to love it!

baked potato cauliflower soup in bowl

Ingredients in baked cauliflower soup

Cauliflower and potato soup sounds delicious because… it is. Between the onion, seasonings, and potatoes and the bacon and cheese toppings, this is a top tier meal sure to make you feel cozy.

  • Turkey bacon: This dish calls for turkey bacon as a topping, but we’ll cook it first to give it ample time to cool. It will need to sauté for just 10 minutes! 8 slices will be plenty for using across all of the servings.
  • Avocado oil: Next up, 2 tbsp of avocado oil will be used to sauté the yellow onion and garlic.
  • Yellow onion: Yellow onion will add that delicious, slightly nutty but sweet flavor that we all love. Chop up 1/2 of a large onion.
  • Garlic: For extra flavor, include 3 cloves of minced garlic.
  • Salt & Pepper: Next up, include 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of pepper.
  • Thyme: Thyme will provide a bit of an herby taste, and 1 tsp will be just enough. Dried is fine.
  • Russet potatoes: For the potato component of this dish, go for russet potatoes! They provide so much potato-y flavor and taste delicious when made into a soup. You’ll need 3 large potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped into cubes.
  • Cauliflower: Finally, grab 1 medium sized head of cauliflower and chop it up into 6 heaping cups.
  • Chicken stock: We’ll be using chicken stock to make the soup into a soupy liquid, and in the amount of 4 cups.
  • Cheddar cheese: Shred or set aside 1 cup of cheddar cheese for sprinkling on top of the bowls.
  • Green onion: Finally, chop up a few green onions to use as a delicious garnish.
cauliflower in bowl

Tools used to make this cauliflower meal

For this dish you’ll need a number of tools beginning with some vegetable cutting items, followed by some cookware and utensils.

  • Cutting board
  • Chopping knife
  • Skillet
  • Large pot or dutch oven
  • Spatula
  • Stirring utensil
  • Immersion or regular blender

For measuring, you’ll need the following measuring cups: 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, and 1 cup.

How to make baked potato cauliflower soup

This stovetop soup is pretty easy to put together, as everything is thrown into a big pot to simmer on the stove! There’s a method to which ingredients to add and when, so be sure to carefully follow along. You’ll need about 30 minutes total.

To start, cook the turkey bacon on the stove top according to the directions on the package. If you like it crispy, cook for 5 minutes on each side and then let it cool completely.

Next, add the avocado oil to a large pan or dutch oven. Once hot, add the chopped onion and cook for a few minutes. Then, add the garlic and seasonings and sauté for an additional couple of minutes.

Once the onions are soft, add the chopped potatoes and cauliflower, followed by the chicken stock.

Cover and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, let cook for 10-15 minutes or until the cauliflower and potatoes are fork tender.

Using an immersion or regular blender, blend everything until it’s completely creamy.

Top with the chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onion.

baked potato cauliflower soup with steam

Substitution Tip

Potato cauliflower soup is a great recipe for customizing. Here are some easy ways to do just that!

  • Turkey bacon: I’m a turkey bacon lover, but regular bacon will work just as well in this soup! Your favorite plant-based version will work too.
  • Avocado oil: You can use any baking oil for this recipe.
  • Yellow onion: Prefer a more pungent onion flavor? You may want to use a red onion rather than yellow!
  • Russet potatoes: You can use any potatoes in this dish! Note that they may cook slightly differently.
  • Chicken stock: Stock is such an easy sub! You can switch it out with beef or veggie or any other type that you prefer.
  • Cheddar cheese: Cheddar cheese and potatoes is a classic pairing, but almost any type of cheese will still taste delicious. You could try pepperjack!

Storing leftovers

Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

If you like leftovers, you’re going to love the way this dish tastes on day #2! The flavors are even richer and more intense!

baked potato cauliflower soup in bowl

If you liked this dish, you’ll love these soups too!

In the mood for cozying up with some more delicious soups? I’ve got you covered! Check out these ideas for 5 delicious, savory, creamy, satisfying winter and fall soup recipes. I can’t wait to hear which one is your favorite!

  • Healthy Stuffed Pepper Soup
  • Easy Lasagna Soup
  • Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Soup (Dairy-Free)
  • Butternut Squash Soup (Vegan, Dairy-Free)
  • Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by Quarter Soul Crisis

baked potato cauliflower soup in bowl
★★★★★ 5 from 33 reviews

Baked Potato Cauliflower Soup

Skip the oven and go for this stovetop Baked Potato Cauliflower Soup. It’s a loaded baked potato in veggie-filled soup form that’s topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onion!

Prep: 20Cook: 20Total: 40 minutes
Yield 8 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 8 slices turkey bacon
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped into cubes
  • 1 medium head cauliflower (about 6 heaping cups, roughly chopped)
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • Green onion for topping

Instructions

  1. Cook turkey bacon on stove top according to directions. I prefer it crispy, so cook about 5 minutes per side and then let cool completely.
  2. Add your avocado oil to a large pan or dutch oven. Once hot, add chopped onion and cook for a few minutes. Then add in garlic and seasonings, and saute a few minutes.
  3. Once onions are soft, add in chopped potatoes and cauliflower, followed by chicken stock.
  4. Cover and bring to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, let cook for 10-15 minutes or until cauliflower and potatoes are fork tender.
  6. Using an immersion blender or regular blender, blend until completely creamy.
  7. Top with chopped bacon, cheese, and green onion. Serve!

Notes

Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for 3 months.

Author: Erin MorrisseyCategory: soup, dinner, lunch, gluten-freeMethod: StovetopCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free
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  1. Alyssa says

    Posted on 1/17 at 2:42 pm

    This was soo good! Its so easy and great for a make ahead meal! I’ve never had turkey bacon, so I used pork bacon and it was really good! I’m going to try next time with turkey bacon.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/18 at 3:37 pm

      Hi Alyssa, so glad you liked it and made it your own!

      Reply
  2. Amber says

    Posted on 1/16 at 1:55 pm

    Delicious! Made this last week. I only had one bag of half cauliflower half broccoli, and one full bag of broccoli but I went ahead and made it with mostly broccoli anyway. This was insanely delicious. The turkey bacon and toppings made it. So delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/17 at 1:22 pm

      Hi Amber, I am so happy you enjoyed it and made it your own!!

      Reply
  3. Paige says

    Posted on 1/14 at 8:35 am

    This soup was pretty out of the “norm” for me to make. I thought making a soup like this would be a super in depth process, but it was so easy and QUICK! When I think of soups I sometimes just assume its going to be a long process. But nope! The flavors were so good and really tasted just like a potato soup you’d get in a restaurant. Keeping this in my back pocket for when I have kids to sneak in some veggies. Love, love, loved!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/14 at 11:34 pm

      Hi Paige, I am so happy you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  4. Sue says

    Posted on 1/13 at 10:36 pm

    I’ll be honest, I thought this recipe would be one of those boring but healthy recipes. No. Oh my goodness. It is SO SO SO SO GOOD. stop whatever you’re doing right no and go make it. I had no idea broth, potatoes, and cauliflower could be so good! I really thought I would miss the creaminess of butter or milk. I didn’t! Thank you Erin!!!! This is going in my regular dinner rotation!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/14 at 11:29 pm

      Hi Sue, thanks for sharing and so glad it exceeded your expectations!

      Reply
  5. Steph says

    Posted on 1/13 at 3:19 pm

    So delicious and guilt-free! You cannot even taste the cauliflower, it just tastes like very creamy mashed potatoes. Even my husband who is not a soup guy loved it. Will definitely make again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/14 at 11:35 am

      Hi Steph, I am so happy you both enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  6. Julia says

    Posted on 1/13 at 3:03 pm

    This soup is seriously fantastic. This coming from someone who hates cauliflower in its regular form! A must make winter staple for sure!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/14 at 11:33 am

      Hi Julia, so happy you liked it and converted you to a cauliflower lover!

      Reply
  7. Amanda Miller says

    Posted on 1/12 at 5:18 pm

    She did it again! I have loved everything I have made from ELW and this was no different. Usually I turn to ELW for my sweets/ baked goods but I decided to try this out and it was so yummy! Totally cures that savory, carby, homey feel and gets in a good dose of veggie. Husband approved as well!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/12 at 11:12 pm

      Hi Amanda, I am so happy you enjoyed it and love my sweets too! Thanks so much for your support! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Christina says

    Posted on 1/12 at 1:32 pm

    Can you use Cauliflower Rice instead?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/15 at 12:15 am

      Hi Christina, I haven’t tried that substitution, but feel free to try and let me know how it comes out!

      Reply
  9. Nicole says

    Posted on 1/11 at 7:36 pm

    AMAZING!! I’m gluten and dairy free and have been dying to find a good potato soup recipe. This is the first I’ve found that doesn’t use coconut milk. It was amazing and filling and had so much flavor!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/12 at 10:58 pm

      Hi Nicole, I am so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Samantha says

    Posted on 1/10 at 3:03 pm

    This worked out really well for me! I actually improved a bit, and didn’t add all of the potatoes (I only had one on hand), and it still came out great! I also love it even without the toppings – probably with a bit more salt added.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/12 at 10:16 pm

      Hi Samantha, so happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  11. Lauren Odquist says

    Posted on 1/10 at 1:02 pm

    Erin’s recipes are always a go to for me! I made this cauliflower potato and it is INSANE. Simple ingredients with a creamy comfort result. My husband even approved. This will absolutely be my go to potato soup for now on!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/12 at 10:10 pm

      Hi Lauren, so happy you like them and glad you both enjoyed the soup!!

      Reply
  12. alex says

    Posted on 1/9 at 2:17 pm

    my boyfriend and i made this for lunch today and it was a HUGE hit. so delicious and perfect for a cold afternoon. we used the kettle & fire broth and added some sour cream on top!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/12 at 9:51 pm

      Hi Alex, I am so happy you both liked it so much and great topping!!

      Reply
  13. London says

    Posted on 1/7 at 7:26 pm

    Easy and delicious! Halving the recipe was the perfect amount for 2 with some leftovers.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/9 at 10:26 am

      Hi London, thank you for sharing!! I am so happy you both enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Alex says

    Posted on 1/7 at 2:58 pm

    Ok so I just made this but cooked the bacon with the onion and garlic and drained the fat with paper towels then added potato and cauliflower so the soup has an amazing flavor!!

    Reply
    • Alexa says

      Posted on 1/8 at 7:20 pm

      Made this tonight. It was so good! Quick and easy. I halved the recipe and it was the perfect amount for 2 people and some leftovers. Definitely a new go to dinner!

      Reply
      • Erin says

        Posted on 1/9 at 10:36 am

        Hi Alexa, thank you for sharing! So glad you loved it!

    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/9 at 10:22 am

      Hi Alex, thank you for sharing! So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  15. Tova Hershman says

    Posted on 1/7 at 2:35 pm

    I made this for dinner last night and it was absolutely delicious! Everybody in my household loved it 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/9 at 10:22 am

      Hi Tova, I am so happy everyone loved it! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Kelsey says

    Posted on 1/6 at 12:45 pm

    Making this tonight! Does it freeze well?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/12 at 11:18 pm

      Hi Kelsey, yes it freezes great- enjoy!

      Reply
      • Kelsey says

        Posted on 1/13 at 2:56 pm

        So so so good. Made this last week and have been CRAVING it ever since.

        ★★★★★

      • Erin says

        Posted on 1/14 at 11:30 am

        Hi Kelsey, I am so happy you loved it! 🙂

  17. Sarah Beth says

    Posted on 1/6 at 11:03 am

    Wow, looks like this is dairy-free (no topping) and Paleo too??? Been looking for some Whole30 recipes and adding this to the list!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/6 at 4:31 pm

      Hi Sarah Beth, let me know how it comes out!

      Reply
  18. Camille says

    Posted on 1/5 at 11:48 pm

    Made this for dinner tonight and it was so delicious!!! So super easy and no one could taste the cauliflower 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/6 at 4:25 pm

      Hi Camille, so glad you enjoyed the soup!

      Reply
  19. Hannah says

    Posted on 1/5 at 2:37 pm

    Can not wait to make this!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  20. Lauren H says

    Posted on 1/5 at 1:11 pm

    Wow! This looks so good! Going to the store now to get ingredients!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/5 at 2:44 pm

      Hi Lauren, sounds good! Let me know how it comes out!

      Reply
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