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    Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup

    Published: Feb 25, 2020 · Modified: Mar 4, 2020 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Cauliflower Soup

    This instant pot cauliflower soup is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. It’s vegan, super easy to make, healthy, and so comforting! The whole family will love it. 

    a bowl of cauliflower soup on a marble countertop with chives and a bun in the background and a hand holding a spoon

    I absolutely love soups on cold fall and winter days and this vegan cauliflower soup is one of my favorites. It’s so creamy and I love that you can make it in the Instant Pot. The recipe couldn’t be much easier!

    What You Need For The Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup: 

    • cauliflower 
    • potatoes
    • leek 
    • an onion
    • garlic
    • vegetable broth 
    • a bay leaf
    • nutmeg
    • coconut cream or soy cream 
    • salt 
    • black pepper
    • fresh parsley and chives (optional but highly recommended) 

    As always, you can find the full ingredient list and the recipe instructions in a separate recipe box at the end of this post. 

    a cauliflower, three potatoes, an onion, a stalk of leek, and two cloves of garlic on a marble countertop

    This Cauliflower Soup Is: 

    • super easy to make 
    • made in the Instant Pot
    • ready in just 25 minutes
    • vegan 
    • gluten-free
    • healthy
    • comforting 
    • creamy 
    • kid-friendly 

    How To Make This Vegan Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup 

    The preparation couldn’t be much easier! 

    STEP 1: Chop the onion. With a sharp knife, remove the dark green end of the leek and discard. Then thinly slice the leek into rings. Rinse well. 

    STEP 2: Peel and cut the potatoes into medium cubes. Remove the large leaves and break the cauliflower into large florets with your hands or use a knife. 

    ingredients for a vegan cauliflower soup on a marble countertop

    STEP 3: Press the “sauté” button on your Instant Pot. Add some oil and sauté the onions for about 2-3 minutes. Make sure they don’t get too brown by stirring them constantly. Then add the leek and the minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. 

    STEP 4: Press the “cancel” button and add the cauliflower florets, the potatoes, the bay leaf, and the vegetable broth. 

    a collage of four photos that show the preparation of instant pot cauliflower soup

    STEP 5: Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. When the cooking time is over, allow for 10 minutes of natural release. 

    cauliflower soup in the making in an Instant Pot on a marble countertop

    STEP 6: Discard the bay leaf and puree the cauliflower soup with an immersion blender. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. If you want to make the soup extra creamy, you could add some full-fat coconut cream or soy cream. I also recommend adding chopped parsley and chives to the soup. 

    cauliflower soup in an Instant Pot with an immersion blender on a marble countertop

    a bowl of cauliflower soup with chopped chives and green onions on top with a spoon on a marble countertop

    Can You Freeze Cauliflower Soup? 

    Yes, you can easily freeze this cauliflower soup in a freezer-safe container. You can keep the frozen soup in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

    However, it’s very important that you let the soup cool completely before freezing it. Placing hot soup in the freezer most likely results in ice crystals that can ruin your soup once it’s being reheated. 

    More Vegan Soup Recipes You Might Like: 

    • Vegan Pumpkin Soup 
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    I LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS!

    I hope you like this vegan Instant Pot cauliflower soup as much as we do around here.

    If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to know what you think about it. Just leave me a comment and a star rating below. Your comments really make my day!

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    Sina

    a bowl of cauliflower soup with chopped chives and green onions on top with a spoon on a marble countertop

    Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup

    This instant pot cauliflower soup is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. It's vegan, super easy to make, healthy, and so comforting! The whole family will love it. 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Entrées
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
    Total Time: 25 minutes mins
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 111kcal
    Author: Sina

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 1 head of cauliflower (about 5 cups)
    • 3 potatoes (about 2 cups)
    • 1 stalk of leek
    • 1 onion
    • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 bay leaf
    • salt
    • black pepper
    • nutmeg

    Instructions

    • Chop the onion. With a sharp knife, remove the dark green end of the leek and discard. Then thinly slice the leek into rings. Rinse well. 
    • Peel and cut the potatoes into medium cubes. Remove the large leaves and break the cauliflower into large florets with your hands or use a knife. 
    • Press the "sauté" button on your Instant Pot. Add some oil and sauté the onions for about 2-3 minutes. Make sure they don't get too brown by stirring them constantly. Then add the leek and the minced garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. 
    • Press the "cancel" button and add the cauliflower florets, the potatoes, the bay leaf, and the vegetable broth. 
    • Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. When the cooking time is over, allow for 10 minutes of natural release. 
    • Discard the bay leaf and puree the cauliflower soup with an immersion blender. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. If you want to make the soup extra creamy you could add some full-fat coconut cream or soy cream. I also recommend adding chopped parsley and chives to the soup. 

    Notes

    • You can easily freeze this cauliflower soup in a freezer-safe container. You can keep the frozen soup in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
    • If you want to make the soup extra creamy you could add some full-fat coconut cream or soy cream.
    • I also recommend adding chopped parsley and chives to the soup. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 61.8mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4.2mg
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    1. Verona Barnes

      March 08, 2021 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      Only the second soup I’ve made in my instant pot – very easy and very tasty. I did add some vegan cream and parsley, but that was just for a touch of luxury, it’s still delicious without

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