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February 25, 2020

Instant Pot Creamy Cauliflower Soup

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Instant Pot Creamy Cauliflower Soup—With a velvety smooth texture, this cauliflower soup is ultra comforting and feels indulgent but it’s surprisingly healthy.

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Related: SLOW COOKER Cauliflower Potato Soup recipe

Instant Pot Creamy Cauliflower and Potato Soup

I was a little nervous about this soup and trying it out on my kids so I just made a small batch. However, when my kids got home from school they wolfed down their bowls of soup and asked for more. By the time Greg got home there was nothing left.

This recipe is similar to the Zupas Copy Cat Cauliflower Soup recipe but without all the butter and cheese.  And to tell you the truth I think I actually prefer this recipe.  Instead of going straight cauliflower like the Zupas version, this one contains some yellow potatoes which actually give a nice, buttery flavor.  The texture is spot on and super creamy.

If you like a little more texture to your soup leave some of the cauliflower and potato out of the blending part. Then add the chunks back into the pot after the rest of the soup has been pureed. We loved this soup with bacon crumbles, cheese and green onions on top. Another option would be a dollop of sour cream.

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Instant Pot Creamy Cauliflower Soup


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
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With a velvety smooth texture, this cauliflower soup is ultra comforting and feels indulgent but it’s surprisingly healthy.  


Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 8 oz yellow potatoes, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup half and half or heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup diced Green onion (optional)
  • 1/2 grated cheddar (optional)
  • 1/2 cup bacon bits (optional)

Instructions

  1. Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. When the display says HOT add in the oil and swirl it around. Add in the onions and saute for 4 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for 20 seconds. Then add in the broth and deglaze the pot. Turn off the saute setting.
  2. Add in the cayenne pepper, cauliflower, potatoes and salt. 
  3. Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 10 minutes on high pressure. When the time is up then move the valve to venting. Remove the lid.
  4. Add contents of Instant Pot to a large blender (you may have to work in batches). Blend until smooth and creamy.  Add soup back into the pot.
  5. Add in half and half.  Salt and pepper the soup to taste.
  6. Pour soup into individual bowls and top each with green onions, cheddar and bacon.

Notes

I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*. 

  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Instant Pot

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34 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Gluten Free, Healthy, Instant Pot, Meatless, Soups

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  1. Cam says

    December 1, 2022 at 8:44 pm

    Hi Karen, I love your recipes but lately I’m not getting any pictures of your recipes. I like to see what I’m going to make in advance. I miss them.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 2, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      Thanks for letting me know. I am not sure what the problem is because I see them on my end. I think it has something to do with the links in my emails. Try going to my website directly and see if you can see the pictures… https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/instant-pot-creamy-cauliflower-soup/

      Reply
  2. Phyllis says

    December 1, 2022 at 3:19 pm

    Wondering if anyone has tried making this with coconut milk instead to make it vegan (using vegetable broth and skipping the bacon and cheese or using a nondairy version).

    Reply
  3. MARY F HOLLEY says

    January 9, 2022 at 2:34 pm

    Could you just leave the potatoes and cauliflower whole after you cook them, instead of blending them and making them creamy?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 10, 2022 at 7:44 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  4. Dawn W says

    October 19, 2021 at 8:42 am

    Words cannot express how outstanding this was!!!! Husband loves it and so do I. I froze half for another time but wish I hadn’t. I froze before adding cream. There was just enough cayenne that it grabbed you at the back of the throat. I also used immersion blender; divinely smooth. Toppings were cheddar cheese, crisp pork belly (happened to have on hand), and those crispy onions that you usually add to green bean casserole at Thanksgiving. Just a wonderful soup!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 19, 2021 at 11:09 am

      I love the idea of the crispy onions on top!!!

      Reply
  5. Cyn says

    April 26, 2021 at 6:22 pm

    Made this today and it is fantastic! I used my immersion blender right in the instant pot and it was perfectly creamy. The flavor is complex. I was going to do all the optional toppings but it really doesn’t need anything else. Hubby had 2 bowls and wished he had room for another!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 29, 2021 at 1:20 pm

      Thanks so much!
      I’m so happy to hear it. Good idea on the immersion blender!

      Reply
  6. Dianne says

    January 29, 2021 at 9:38 am

    Looking forward to trying this recipe. Was gifted an instant pot recently and I’m trying to do my best at using it several times a week. I made a loaded potato soup which turned out delicious, however, with my husband being diabetic, I’m hoping he’ll enjoy the Cauliflower version just as much!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 29, 2021 at 12:38 pm

      I hope so too!

      Reply
  7. Jerrie Jones says

    January 3, 2021 at 2:15 pm

    I made this but I used one can of cream of chicken soup when I put in broth and did not put cream in at the end.
    We enjoyed it.

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 4, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      Good adaptation! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  8. Alayna says

    November 22, 2020 at 10:08 am

    Hi,

    Are you able to make this on the stovetop? Would it be the same process just instead of it on the insta pot just on the stove in a pot?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 23, 2020 at 3:57 pm

      I haven’t tried this on the stove but yes I’m sure you could and I would follow along with the directions but cook longer.

      Reply
  9. Kelly Diamond says

    November 12, 2020 at 7:52 pm

    This was a hit with the whole family! Even those who normally won’t eat cauliflower. I doubled the recipe so there would be leftovers and I’m glad I did because everyone asked for seconds. Thank you so much for sharing!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 14, 2020 at 8:29 pm

      Wow that’s so great! It’s fun when you can get people to eat veggies without even knowing it!

      Reply
  10. Jan Tossman says

    November 11, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    Hi Karen! I love your recipes. I want to make this soup, but don’t have cream – only 2% milk. If I sub the milk, do you think I can add some sour cream to give it more body?

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    • Karen says

      November 11, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      Yes I think that is a great idea!

      Reply
      • Jan says

        November 13, 2020 at 4:15 pm

        I made the cauliflower and potato soup yesterday, adding chopped celery and carrots and using sour cream and milk instead of half and half. I really enjoyed it and I will be freezing some for later in the winter. Thanks again for a delicious recipe.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Karen says

          November 14, 2020 at 8:22 pm

          Sounds like a winning version! Glad you liked it Jan!

          Reply
  11. Katey says

    April 12, 2020 at 11:34 am

    So tasty, made this for the second time last night, I only blended about half of it and like the resulting texture. I used the frozen riced cauliflower from Costco. Thank you for all of these tasty & easy recipes!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 13, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      Yum! I love that idea!

      Reply
  12. Sharon says

    March 27, 2020 at 6:47 pm

    Very tasty. I used a peeled russet potato, and used evaporated milk since I didn’t have half and half. Instead of placing into a blender, I used an immersion blender which worked great. It turned out nice and thick and totally pureed. The addition of cheese, bacon bits and scallions is a must.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 28, 2020 at 9:36 am

      I agree with the cheese and bacon bits! They are the best.

      Reply
  13. Dave says

    March 19, 2020 at 8:21 am

    Do you need to warm the handheld before adding to the pot?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 20, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      It can be warmed or just at room temp should be fine.

      Reply
  14. Kathy says

    February 25, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    What could you sub for the potato? Don’t eat them, autoimmune protocol.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 26, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      You could just add in extra cauliflower!

      Reply
  15. KAREN COLLETT says

    February 25, 2020 at 11:49 am

    Me too. Immersion blender might be easier.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 26, 2020 at 4:34 pm

      Yes you can do that! It might not be as creamy but I like texture so I’d be okay with that!

      Reply
  16. Penny says

    February 25, 2020 at 11:28 am

    Could you leave it in the IP pot and use an immersion blender?

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    • Jaime S says

      February 25, 2020 at 11:38 am

      I came to ask the same question

      Reply
    • Karen says

      February 26, 2020 at 4:34 pm

      Yes you can do that! It might not be as creamy but I like texture so I’d be okay with that!

      Reply

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