Description
This creamy roasted cauliflower soup is a rich and velvety delight perfect for a cozy meal. Roasting the cauliflower enhances its natural nutty flavor, which pairs beautifully with the creamy base and optional toppings like crispy bacon and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: crispy bacon, croutons, fresh parsley, or a drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Roast the Cauliflower: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and tender, turning halfway through.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add Cauliflower and Broth: Add the roasted cauliflower to the pot, followed by the vegetable or chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Blend the Soup: Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until creamy. Return the blended soup to the pot.
- Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk and season with salt, pepper, and cumin (if using). Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy bacon, croutons, fresh parsley, or a drizzle of olive oil for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- Vegan Option: Use coconut milk or another non-dairy milk instead of heavy cream.
- Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce for extra heat.
- Herb Infusion: Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can add additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg