Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Name: Cauliflower Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower; 1 medium chopped onion; 2 cloves of minced garlic; 3 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 tablespoon of vegan unsalted butter; 4 cups of vegetable broth; 1/2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice; 5 sprigs of oregano; 1/2 teaspoon of salt; 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

This Roasted Cauliflower Soup is perfect for a light dinner. Serve this creamy and richly textured vegetable soup with homemade croutons.

American Cuisine

July 6, 2022

Difficulty Easy

Servings 4-6 people

Preparation 15 mins

Cooking 45 mins

Total 60 mins

Recipe Contents

Ingredients Directions Nutrition Equipments Tips

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower
1 medium chopped onion
2 cloves of minced garlic
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of vegan unsalted butter
4 cups of vegetable broth
1/2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
5 sprigs of oregano
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
Cut the florets and stem of the cauliflower into equal-sized pieces. Place it on the baking tray. Coat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Bake for about 15 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender and the edges are caramelized.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft or translucent.
Remove the roasted cauliflower from the baking sheet. Reserve a few pieces of cauliflower for serving. Then add the cauliflower and vegetable broth. Season well with salt, pepper, and thyme. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Turn the stove down. Cook over medium-low heat for another 15 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
Take the saucepan off the heat and add the lemon juice. Allow the soup to cool for a few minutes.
Drain the cauliflower with the help of a colander and reserve the cooking liquid.
With the help of a food processor or blender, blend the cauliflower until smooth. Add the cooking liquid. Adjust the consistency of the soup to your preference.
Taste the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Put the soup in 4 bowls. Garnish with roasted cauliflower florets and thyme leaves.
Serve them hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Cauliflower Soup

Serves 4-6

Amount Per Serving

Calories181

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12 g15.4%

Cholesterol 6 mg2%

Sodium 911 mg39.6%

Protein 7.7 g15.4%

Potassium 734 mg15.6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Tips

Bake the cauliflower in the oven before adding it to the soup. This will tenderize the cauliflower.
Do not overcook the cauliflower. This can cause the soup to turn bitter.
Reserve some of the roasted cauliflower to add texture to the soup. Puree it and add the soup.
Add cream, coconut milk, cream of coconut or cashew cream to make a creamy soup.
You can reduce the amount of water to make a thick soup.
If the soup is too watery, add cornstarch to thicken it. Mix the cornstarch with water and add it to the soup.
You can also make a roux to thicken the soup. Prepare a roux with butter, flour, and milk. You can take a look at our article 'How to Make a Roux?'.
You can also use broth or low-sodium chicken stock instead of vegetable broth.
You can add vegetables such as potatoes, carrots or celery. Roast all the vegetables before adding them to the recipe. Vegetables will be tender as a result of this.

Rate This Recipe

Make a delicious and hearty cauliflower soup without cream or milk. It requires just a few simple ingredients. This vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free cauliflower soup will warm you up in the cold weather. Enjoy this creamy-textured soup richly flavored with caramelized cauliflower and spices.

Equipment for this recipe

Measuring Cup

Mixing Bowls

Large Strainer

Dutch Oven

Cutting Board

Chef Knife

Lemon Juicer

How To Make the Best Cauliflower Soup?

To prepare cauliflower soup with the perfect consistency and taste at home,

Roast the cauliflower. Roast or boil the cauliflower before adding it to the soup. This way, you can add texture and flavor to the soup.

Add butter or cream. Use butter or cream to add a creamy flavor and texture to this soup. You can also use coconut cream or cashew cream to make the recipe vegan. If you want a more watery soup consistency, you can skip this step.

Blend until completely smooth.Blend the soup in a hand blender or food processor until completely smooth. In this way, the soup acquires a creamy texture.

Garnish with a few fresh herbs. You can add flavor to the recipe with fresh parsley, chives, or fresh thyme.

How To Thicken Cauliflower Soup?

There are many ways to thicken homemade cauliflower soup. Heavy cream or milk can be used to make this soup creamy. For vegan cauliflower soup, coconut cream or coconut milk would be ideal. Potatoes, cornstarch, chicken stock or vegetable stock also make the soup rich and creamy.

What To Serve with Cauliflower Soup?

You can serve this cauliflower soup as a main course. It pairs perfectly with meat or chicken dishes and salads. You can serve it with homemade croutons, fresh thyme and olive oil.

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How To Store Cauliflower Soup?

Allow this homemade cauliflower soup to cool completely before storing. You can then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days.

Can Cauliflower Soup Be Frozen? Yes. After making this soup, wait for it to cool completely. Then put them in freezer containers and ziplock bags. Freeze for up to three months.

How To Reheat Cauliflower Soup? To reheat, transfer the frozen soup to the refrigerator the night before. Then heat the thawed soup over medium heat or in the microwave.

Recipe byPetite Gourmets