Cauliflower soup

Cauliflower soup

Appetizers

A light and flavorful soup made with Belgian endive, perfect for a winter meal.

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This Belgian endive soup is a specialty of the Hainaut region. It is easy to prepare and is perfect for a cold evening. Belgian endives, also known as Brussels sprouts, add a crunchy texture and a mild flavor that complements the creamy texture of the soup perfectly.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting5 min
  • Total50 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$2.47 $0.62 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 14, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.18
  • $0.05
  • $0.42
  • $0.60
  • $0.19
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash the cauliflower, separate it into florets, and cook it in salted water with a little milk to keep it white.
  2. Prepare a blond roux by melting butter and flour together, then whisk in a little cold water. Bring to a boil and pour into the soup.
  3. When serving, add the sour cream and sprinkle with chopped parsley. You can also cook some rice in it.

The bill

Cauliflower soup

  • 300 g of cauliflower$1.18
  • 2 tablespoons of flour$0.05
  • 3 tablespoons of melted butter$0.42
  • parsley$0.60
  • a little milk$0.19
  • salt$0.03

Total$2.47

that's $0.62 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 300 g of cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons of flour
  • 4 tablespoons of sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons of melted butter
  • parsley
  • 1.25 liters of water
  • a little milk
  • salt

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