Hearty Hamburger Cauliflower Soup – My Recipe Reviews (2024)

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It's officially soup season. Yay! It's been in the thirties and forties this week, so the soup recipes came out and got sorted through.

Just when I had decided on one to make, my friend Sherry emailed me this recipe for Hearty Hamburger Cauliflower Soup - an easy Fall soup recipe she created for her family.

Sherry says, "I wanted to use cauliflower in a healthy soup recipe instead of potatoes and couldn't find a recipe that wasn't cream based."

Well, she did a great job because it turned out beautifully. It's comforting, full of good stuff, and delicious.

The cauliflower is tender and soaked in some of that wonderful beefy-tomato broth and is a great addition to the soup. Here's a photo of it hot and steamy right out of the pot...

I was looking for a soup or stew to take to a friend of mine who just got out of the hospital and this Hearty Hamburger Cauliflower Soup was perfect. I took it over to them steaming hot with fresh crackers and a few slices of Double-Layer Pumpkin Pie.

When I got home I slipped on my jammies and fluffy socks and enjoyed a bowl of it while binge-watching Columbo. Now, that's the life!

I think we'll double this one next time.

A lot of my readers have given me feedback on this recipe and many are thrilled that it's a keto soup. Others add other vegetables like green beans, carrots, even broccoli! Also, if you don't want to use bouillon or don't have any in the cabinets, replace two cups of the water with beef broth.

Make it a delicious vegan soup by replacing the bouillon with water, adding more vegetables and herbs, and leave out the ground beef.

Use whatever is in season (but don't forget that wonderful cauliflower) and make this Hamburger Cauliflower Soup your own.

Hearty Hamburger Cauliflower Soup – My Recipe Reviews (4)

Hamburger Cauliflower Soup

Yield: 4 - 6 bowls

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Delicious, hearty, very versatile soup full of good stuff.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ Medium Onion, (roughly chopped)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 (14.5 oz) Can Stewed Tomatoes
  • 3 Cups water
  • 3 Beef bouillon cubes
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Celery flakes
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • ½ Large Cauliflower head, (cut into florets)

Instructions

  1. Add the oil to a large pot and turn heat on medium. When oil is hot, saute the onion until almost translucent.
  2. Add the hamburger and brown. Drain excess grease.
  3. Add the stewed tomatoes, water, bouillon cubes, onion powder, basil, garlic salt, celery flakes and salt and pepper. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
  4. Add cauliflower florets and simmer (very slow simmer) for 1 hour. Salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Tips and Stuff:

If you don't want to use/don't have beef bouillon cubes, use 3 cups of beef broth in place of the cubes and don't add the 3 cups of water called for.

I added a another cup of water to her original recipe (called for 2 cups) because I wanted to make sure and have enough to take to my friend.

Remember to drain off excess grease after browning the hamburger meat and before you add the rest of the ingredients so the soup won't be oily.

Be sure and add the cauliflower when the recipe calls for it - you don't want it to get mushy.

Next time I might add even more vegetables - the broth base of this is soooo good!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6Serving Size: 1 bowl
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 260Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 533mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 22g

Nutrition Values are Approximate

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  1. Hearty Hamburger Cauliflower Soup – My Recipe Reviews (5)Greg Divine

    This is a wonderful and filling soup ! I’ve made it a few times and each time it hits the spot . Tonight I altered it somewhat. I like to use frozen cauliflower but I only had 2 @ 12 ounce bags and I had already committed to doubling it this time . So I used 2 bags of cauliflower and 2 bags of mixed veggies and it was still delicious. Great recipe!!!!

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    • Hearty Hamburger Cauliflower Soup – My Recipe Reviews (6)sblades

      That sounds great, Greg! I like to add fresh corn cut off the cob and green beans sometimes. It's very a very versatile base.

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Hearty Hamburger Cauliflower Soup – My Recipe Reviews (2024)

FAQs

Why is my cauliflower soup bland? ›

If your cauliflower soup is bland, there's a good chance you didn't use enough salt! You can add more, just a 1/4 teaspoon at a time, until it tastes more flavorful. You can also brighten the flavor by adding a splash of lemon juice (just 1 to 3 teaspoons) or some ground black pepper.

How do I thicken my cauliflower soup? ›

There are many ways to thicken cauliflower soup. Some recipes lean on heavy cream, half-and-half, milk, or coconut milk to thicken the soup and make it creamy. Others blend in cooked potatoes with the cauliflower.

What brings out the flavour of cauliflower? ›

There are two really simple techniques that bring out the best in cauliflower: grilling and pickling. Dumping cauliflower florets in a mixture of salt and lemon juice for 45 minutes to an hour turns them into spiky little flavor bombs, delivering high-pitched squeaks in salads, sandwiches or the stew recipe here.

Does heavy cream thicken soup? ›

Heavy cream

Use heavy cream as a keto-friendly thickening option for your soups and broths. Heavy cream has more fat than regular whole milk, so you can add it to your soup recipes without worrying about it curdling.

What does cornstarch do to soup? ›

Cornstarch, or corn flour, can be used to thicken soup through its high starch content. Cornstarch is a great thickener for soup because only a little bit is needed to significantly thicken a soup, and it will not affect the flavor profile of the soup.

How do you make cauliflower soup less bitter? ›

Cauliflower becomes bitter when exposed to too much heat. Over-cooking cauliflower can make it bitter. If your soup tastes bitter, you can add a little more salt to help with the bitterness. If you don't want to add any more salt, a little sugar or something sour, lemon juice, or vinegar to help offset the bitterness.

What is the name of the French soup made from cauliflower? ›

Cauliflower cream soup (Dubarry) | Recipe | Cream soup recipes, French food, Homemade soup recipe.

What are the benefits of cauliflower soup? ›

High fiber, protein-packed, no added sugar creates the balance in this soup to deliver optimal support and ultimate taste bud satisfaction. This soup is a powerhouse rich in vitamins C and K, as well as calcium and magnesium. These vitamins and minerals work hard behind the scenes to hydrate and nourish your body.

How many carbs are in 2 cups of homemade vegetable soup? ›

Vegetable Soup Homemade (2 cups) contains 9g total carbs, 3g net carbs, 2g fat, 4g protein, and 80 calories.

How many calories are in 1 cup of hamburger vegetable soup? ›

How many calories are in a cup of hamburger soup. There are about 150-220 calories in a cup or serving of hamburger soup depending on the ingredients used to make the soup.

Is soup good carbs? ›

Soups make a great all-in-one meal: You can get carbs from noodles, rice, or potatoes; protein from beans or meat; fats from oils; and essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from vegetables and herbs, Kasparek says.

How do I fix bland tasting soup? ›

Perk up a Bland Soup With Simple Pantry Staples

Add a splash of vinegar (any kind!), or a squeeze of citrus. Chances are, you could use a little more salt. Go ahead—it's ok. Salt perks up flat flavors and helps balance out bitter-tasting ingredients.

How do you fix bland vegetable soup? ›

If a soup is tasting bland in the bowl, consider adding acid rather than salt. A squeeze of lemon or lime, or a dash of yogurt or sour cream can add brightness to the bowl.

Why does my soup taste flavorless? ›

Ensure you've added enough salt and black pepper. Too little salt means your soup's flavours' will remain hidden. When you know your soup is salty enough, move on to other seasonings like herbs and spices.

What can I add to my vegetable soup to give it more flavor? ›

A squeeze of citrus, a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of cream, a dusting of cheese or a good chile powder, a sprinkling of some herbs or croutons — all can take a perfectly fine soup into the realm of the delectable. Even a spiral of good olive oil to finish and some coarse sea salt can do wonders.

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