It’s when your feet tell you, “Hey, put on some socks!” that you know autumn has truly arrived. That’s when the soup pot comes out and you look forward to filling it with something warm and comforting. It’s still flip-flop season here, at least during the day, but the chilly weather will be coming soon (if not already where you are). So we’re cooking up new soup recipes.

Video: How to Make Cauliflower Cheddar Soup

A Light and Creamy Soup

We made this cauliflower cheddar soup the other day, and wow! Okay, now I don’t feel so bad about saying goodbye to summer. It’s smooth and creamy without any cream. It’s packed with cauliflower and uses just enough cheddar cheese to give it flavor, but not so much that you think you’ve swallowed a brick. A teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce swirled in at the end helps intensify the cheese flavor.

Keep Your Cores

When you cut your cauliflower into pieces, don’t discard the core! The core is just as delicious as the florets themselves and since we’re pureeing this soup, no one will even know they’re there.

What to Serve With This Soup

This soup begs to be served with some crusty bread for dipping. Some garlic bread or garlic knots would also work well. If you’d like to turn this soup into more of a meal, add a salad on the side. Try this Radicchio Salad with Chickpeas, Olives, and Parmesan or this simple Kale Caesar Salad.

How to Store and Freeze This Soup

Leftovers will keep refrigerated for up to five days, or can be frozen for up to three months. To freeze, let it cool completely, then transfer it to freezer containers or bags and freeze. Thaw overnight in the fridge, or reheat directly from the freezer over low heat on the stovetop. If the soup looks at all separated when you warm it up, just blend it in the blender again.

More Easy, Comforting Soup Recipes

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Cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the onions are softened. Add the minced garlic and cook a minute more. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if needed.