Spice up your soup menu with this Buffalo Cauliflower Soup! Healthy, comforting and totally flavor-packed!
Hello folks! How was everyone’s weekend? I hope all the mothers out there were spoiled rotten on their special day!
I spent my weekend cooking and baking up a storm at the BHK. As the saying goes…no rest for the weary! The weather was lousy, so it seemed like the right thing to do.
I’ve got some fabulous recipes coming at ya for summer, so get ready!
Today, we’ll start with a new favorite, my flavor-packed Buffalo Cauliflower Soup. I know what you’re thinking. Soup and summer just don’t go together. But I happen to enjoy soup all summer long, so I’m hoping you might too. And lately I’ve been on a cauliflower kick. Have you tried my Cauliflower Steaks with Peri-Peri Sauce yet? Sooooo good!
I’ve seen a few recipes on the interwebs lately for buffalo cauliflower, so it got me thinking. Wouldn’t it make a fantastic soup? The answer is YES!
What’s awesome about this soup is that it’s actually healthy. When I was developing my recipe, I had planned on adding cheese and cream. But you know what? No need for either!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Buffalo Cauliflower Soup recipe:
- I roast the cauliflower, onions and celery in a 400 degree oven for 35-40 minutes before adding them to the broth.
- I’ve made this soup a few times and I think 1/2 cup of Frank’s Buffalo Sauce is perfect. If you like it spicier by all means add a bit more.
- After the vegetables are done roasting, I add them to the broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Then it’s time to remove the veggies and purée in a blender, or use an immersion blender until smooth. If adding to a blender, add in SMALL batches with just a bit of the liquid. You don’t want the hot contents of the blender to explode all over the kitchen!
- For toppings, I like to add some homemade French bread croutons and some blue cheese crumbles.
This soup gets its thickness from the pureed veggies and its spiciness from some deliciously tangy buffalo sauce. It’s topped with homemade crusty french bread croutons, optional, but highly recommended, and blue cheese crumbles that seal the deal as my new favorite soup. Hope you guys give it a go! Enjoy!
Spice up your soup menu with this Buffalo Cauliflower Soup! Healthy, comforting and totally flavor-packed!
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
- 4 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 5 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tsp. dry ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce, I use Frank's
- salt and pepper to taste
- blue cheese crumbles
- chopped parsley
- 2 cups french bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the cauliflower, onion and celery on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in oven for 35-40 minutes.
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In a large stock pot, combine chicken broth, garlic, ranch dressing and buffalo sauce. Add the roasted vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Use an immersion blender to puree the vegetables until soup is smooth, If you don't have an immersion blender, remove the vegetables to a blender in small batches with a small amount of liquid and puree until smooth. Do not over fill your blender. Return to pot. Season soup with salt and pepper.
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Ladle soup into bowls. Top with blue cheese crumbles, if desired, a sprinkle of chopped parsley and a few homemade croutons.
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Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread cubes and toss well to coat.
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Cook, stirring often, until cubes are crispy and golden brown.
Don’t you love those cooking weekends Mary Ann? Then my fridge is packed with meals for the week! This soup is so packed with flavor and that color is amazing. I love the combo you have going on in here!
Yes, I really do Karen! I’m happiest when I’m in my kitchen! Hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!
No doubt, I am MAKING this soup, Mary Ann! Love cauliflower and love that hot sauce…and then top with blue cheese?! Swoon! Pinning and trying soon! Hope you have an awesome week, my friend! XO
Woohoo! You’re going to love it Dawn! Thanks for pinning. Hope your week is awesome!
Lovely and love buffalo cauliflower. A perfect soup!
Thanks Jennifer!
I’m thrilled you had a great weekend, but I sure do wish the weather would have been better for you, Mare!! I eat soup year around too! Plus, I just adore cauliflower and I’m obsessed with all things buffalo flavored! Basically, this soup is screaming my name!!! Pinning to try! Cheers!! xoxo
Hope you had a good weekend Chey! I think you’ll love this one! Hope you add it to your soup menu! Enjoy!
Oh I’m SO making this soon! I love soup even when it’s hot outside and I LOOOOOVE that this isn’t a cream-based soup! It looks so good, Mary Ann! Have a great week :)
I love that this one’s healthier too. Doesn’t even need the cheese or cream!
This would brighten up any dreary day!! I’m a big fan of ‘buffalo’-flavored anything, so this is happening! My family will love it!
Me too Annie! Hope you all enjoy it!
Wow, this looks fantastic MaryAnn, I have never heard of buffalo sauce, I have to check it out and see how spicy it is. Have a great week.
Thanks Gerlinde! It’s my favorite! I also make a buffalo chicken soup! The buffalo sauce adds a nice kick! Happy Monday!
I love this, Mary Ann! Roasting veggies for soup adds so much flavor and I just love roasted cauliflower. Also, the idea of buffaloing (is that a word??) the soup is such a great idea! Pinning!
Yes, buffaloing. I like that! Thanks for pinning!
What an awesome idea, we love cauliflower here so this will definitely be up on our weeknight menu soon!
Hope you enjoy it Matt!
This is such a perfect lunch to go with a salad! I’m making this for lunch tomorrow :)
Hope you enjoy it Jennifer!!
Holy moly! You took this to a whole other level!! I must try this soup ASAP!
Hope you love it Leigh Ann!
This does sound fabulous! But what I’m really excited about is all the other things you cooked this weekend! :) Hope you enjoyed your cooking marathon!
I did Kathy! I hope you enjoyed your Mother’s Day too!
If only I knew what buffalo sauce is :)
Most markets carry it Sherry. I use Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce.
I’ve never seen it in Australia but who knows?:). Cheers sherry
This soup sounds incredible, Mary Ann! And I’m the very same way – I love to cook on the weekends. It’s my kind of therapy!
Mine too Marissa! I think you’ll love this one!
Your weekend sounds full for sure – can’t wait to see what’s comin! Oh my goodness – I looove soup year round… add cauli to the mix and I’m complete heart eyes, Mary Ann! What a scrumptious recipe – and yes please on the 1/2 C buffalo mix ! Those croutons are the perfect topping!
I’ve been crazy busy Traci! Lots of deliciousness to come! Starting with this soup. YES those croutons! Soooo good!
This soups sounds so delicious! Rich and hearty!
Thanks Karly! I hope you give it a try!
Oh, my….YUM. I cannot wait to try this!!!
You’re going to love it Kevin!
Stunning photos of a dish that sounds absolutely perfect! And great that it’s healthy too.
Thank you so very much Stine! It’s a new favorite!
This is so brilliant, Mary Ann! Love, love, love. I know Heath will love this too!!
Thanks so much Tessa!! I hope you both enjoy it!
I will eat cauliflower EVERYTHING. But it can be a harder sell on the boys in my family. I’m betting they will love this!
I’lol keep my fingers crossed they like it!! When I made it for the first time I told my Cauliflower-phobic husband it was Buffalo Soup and never mentioned the word cauliflower! After he finished the bowl, and loved it, I told him it was made with cauliflower….I’m expecting divorce papers shortly….lol!
My boys would absolutely go crazy for this!! The bleu cheese crumbles – so smart!
Thanks Naomi! I just know you guys will enjoy it!
Can’t wait to see what you’ve got brewing up for the summer! If this soup is any indication we’re all in for a treat!!
I’ve been busy Love! Hope that little Hattie is doing well!!
Such a delicious soup, Mary Ann! Love the healthy twist and all those delicious toppers!
Thanks Laura! I try to sneak in something healthy every now and then!
Looks super creamy and the right amount of spicy for me! I could eat soup year round!
Me too Leanne! Hope you give this one a go!
I’m with you Mary Ann, I can eat soup all year and this one definitely sounds like a winner.
Thanks so much Karen!
Looks amazing!! I love soup. Making this very soon. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome Sarah! Hope you love it!
I can’t even tell you how amazing this looks. I’m on the keto diet right now so I’m hunting for recipes I can actually eat. Thank you for posting this bc I love buffalo flavored anything and this soup looks amazing!
Thanks Christina! I hope you enjoy it!