Indulge in the creamy delight of cauliflower soup, a culinary masterpiece that effortlessly blends simplicity and sophistication. This versatile soup offers a symphony of flavors, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you're seeking a comforting bowl of goodness on a chilly evening or a light and healthy lunch option, this soup delivers. Embark on a culinary journey with our collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic cauliflower soup. From the classic creamy version to innovative variations like roasted cauliflower soup, curried cauliflower soup, and even a vegan cauliflower soup, we have something to tantalize every palate. So, prepare to be captivated by the irresistible charm of cauliflower soup, a dish that promises to warm your soul and leave you craving more.
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CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Every other cauliflower soup recipe I tried lacked flavor, but this cheesy recipe packs a tasty punch! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. -Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the cauliflower, carrot, celery, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain)., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese until melted, adding hot pepper sauce if desired. Stir into the cauliflower mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
WINNING CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Meet the Cook: Generally, my husband isn't a soup fan - but his spoon's poised and ready for this version. I adapted this rich and creamy concoction from a recipe I tasted at a local restaurant...and it's since become a popular item on my "menu". -Carol Reaves, San Antonio, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots, celery and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Add cauliflower, broth, parsley, salt and pepper, basil and tarragon. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk and whipping cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Add to cauliflower mixture. Cook until thickened, stirring frequently, 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Garnish with tarragon if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1083mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CAULIFLOWER CHEDDAR SOUP
When I created this cauliflower cheddar soup at the last minute for an impromptu ice skating get-together, it was a hit. -Rosa Renee McEldowney, Jackson, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine cauliflower, onion, broth and bouillon. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add seasonings. Pour into cauliflower mixture. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes (do not boil). If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CAULIFLOWER BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook the cauliflower, broccoli, onion and carrot in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1-1/4 cups milk, bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Combine the flour and remaining milk until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
EASY CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP
I found a really good basic cauliflower soup recipe and modified it. This soup is easy, healthy, and so good! It's really good with a little bit of butter or sour cream as a garnish.
Provided by Stacey Dodd
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, red bell pepper, and garlic until tender and softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cauliflower to vegetable mixture and pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cook soup until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and blend soup using a hand blender until smooth.
- Place pot over low heat and add curry powder, butter, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to soup; simmer until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 403.3 mg, Sugar 4 g
CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Creamy soups can be soul-warming and so very satisfying. I received this recipe from a friend, and over the years I have served it many times and for many occasions. It makes a lot, so you'll have dinners all week. Or ladle it into a thermos for on-the-go dinners or lunches. - Doris Watt Davis, Hellertown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the broth, celery, onion and carrot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cauliflower; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , In a blender or food processor, process vegetable mixture in batches until smooth; return to pan. Stir in the cream, parsley, salt, dill, pepper and white sauce; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt 1/2stick of the butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Then add the onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the carrots and celery, and then stir and cook for a couple more minutes. Throw in the cauliflower. Then stir it around, cover and cook over very low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add the parsley, and then add the chicken broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meantime, make a simple white sauce: Melt the remaining 1/2stick butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Then whisk in the flour. Cook for a couple of minutes, and then pour in the milk, whisking to combine. Remove the white sauce from the heat and pour in the half-and-half. Then pour this creamy mixture into the pot. Add 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, and allow the soup to simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes. The soup will thicken slightly but shouldn't be overly thick. Give it a taste and add more salt if needed.
- Now, this is the fun part: To serve the soup, place the room temperature sour cream in the bottom of a soup tureen (a very large serving bowl). Then add the whole pot of hot soup to the tureen.
- Stir gently to combine, and then serve immediately with warm rolls and an appetite for something wonderful.
- You will love everything about this.
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP
This mildly cheesy cauliflower soup is a favorite of mine. I make it often in summer, although it's good anytime. -Karen Brown, West Lafayette, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. , Add cauliflower; simmer for 2 minutes. Add the milk and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in sherry if desired. Garnish with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP
A simple, delicious soup for cold winter days.
Provided by ACARROLL3
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the cauliflower, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- Bring vegetable stock, coconut milk, and curry paste to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the roasted vegetables, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Carefully puree the soup in a blender until it has reached your desired consistency, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 235.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
CAULIFLOWER-CHEESE SOUP
A soothing cheesy soup. Serve with a roll and a salad.
Provided by Jane Snider
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine water, cauliflower, potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Set aside.
- Melt butter in separate saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in milk. Return to heat, and cook until thickened. Stir in vegetables with cooking liquid, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheese until melted, and remove from heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 367.6 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
VEGAN CURRIED CAULIFLOWER, SWEET POTATO, AND LENTIL SOUP
This vegan lentil soup is quick, easy, nutritious, and delicious.
Provided by Kasmira Bresett
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Sweet Potato Soup Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in ginger, 1 tablespoon curry powder, coriander, and cumin and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Pour in broth and lentils and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a low boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cauliflower and sweet potato. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until cauliflower and sweet potato are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add more curry powder if desired. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 19.7 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 820.3 mg, Sugar 12 g
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP
This is simple and delicious. The taste is so smooth and creamy most people think this is a fattening soup loaded with cream and potatoes. People are always shocked by how few ingredients are needed.
Provided by estkay
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the cauliflower florets into a large bowl of lightly salted water; allow to stand for 20 minutes. Drain well, and arrange on a sheet of heavy aluminum foil on a baking sheet. Spray the olive oil cooking spray evenly on the cauliflower.
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- Broil the cauliflower until browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large soup pot, and cook the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes; stir in the garlic and roasted cauliflower. Pour in the water, season with salt and black pepper, and simmer until all the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Blend the soup in the pot with an immersion hand blender until creamy and smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 92.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
COCONUT CURRY CAULIFLOWER SOUP
When I'm in need of comfort food, I stir up a velvety batch of this Asian-spiced soup. Then I finish it with a sprinkle of cilantro over the top. -Elizabeth DeHart, West Jordan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 2-3 minutes. Add curry paste; cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add cauliflower and broth. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 20 minutes., Stir in coconut milk; cook an additional minute. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Puree in batches in a blender or food processor. If desired, top with minced fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP
It will take you only about 10 minutes to prep the ingredients for this comforting soup. Curry flavors and cauliflower always make a good match.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories one pot, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder and ground cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the cauliflower, potato or rice, water or stock, and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, purée the soup (or you can use a regular blender, working in batches and placing a kitchen towel over the top to avoid splashing) until it is very smooth. Return to the pot, heat through, add freshly ground pepper and adjust salt. Serve, garnishing each bowl with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 841 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED CARROT AND CAULIFLOWER CURRIED SOUP
This restaurant-quality soup is hearty and very tasty! I didn't have onions at home when I made this. Although the soup turned out really flavorful without them, I will probably add an onion or two next time I make it. Garnish with basil, wonton noodles, and sour cream.
Provided by jes5ika
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Carrot Soup Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place carrots and cauliflower in a casserole dish; toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Roast carrot mixture in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; stir and roast until vegetables are tender and slightly charred, another 25 minutes. Remove from oven and stir.
- Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot. Stir in curry powder and add the roasted vegetables. Cover and boil soup until vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Blend the soup with a potato masher or an immersion blender until smooth. Return pot to burner on medium heat. Stir coconut milk and lime juice into soup; simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 679.9 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
CAULIFLOWER-AND-CHEDDAR SOUP
Cauliflower and cheese are a match made in heaven. Serve this soup with crusty bread for a satisfying lunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 minutes. Add cauliflower and cook until just beginning to brown, 12 minutes. Add broth and 1 cup water; bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is very tender, 20 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
- In batches, fill a blender halfway with mixture and puree until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return pureed soup to pot and add more broth or water for a thinner consistency, if desired. Heat over medium until warmed through; add cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with cayenne.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 10 g
CHEESY BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER SOUP
This is a nice "chunky" veggie soup instead of pureed. Adjusted from a TOH Holiday magazine recipe submitted by J. Russell
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Chowders
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, celery, onion, and water (or veggie) stock.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat and cover to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- While vegetables are simmering, in a small saucepan, melt butter.
- Stir the flour into the butter until smooth.
- Gradually stir in milk to the flour mixture and bring this to a boil then cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Reduce heat to the milk mixture and add the cheese then cook and stir until cheese is melted.
- Drain vegetables and place back into their saucepan.
- Add cheese sauce to the vegetables and heat through.
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP
I created this delicious and creamy soup to bring to work for a healthy lunch. I hope you enjoy it too!
Provided by Jennie
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Place the cauliflower in a small roasting pan. Drizzle with oil and season with nutmeg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
- Roast the cauliflower in the preheated oven stirring every 10 minutes until golden brown and tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook and stir until lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to coat. Slowly pour the chicken broth and milk into the pan. Mix with a wire whisk until all of the flour is dissolved. Bring to a boil while stirring continuously until it thickens, then reduce heat to low. Stir in the sherry and the roasted cauliflower. Serve as is, or blend half and recombine with the rest of the soup for a thicker consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 969.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND CURRY SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: can of chickpeas, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground coriander, ground turmeric, kosher salt, cauliflower, coconut oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, small yellow onion, jalapeño, garlic cloves, red curry paste, coconut milk, vegetable broth, scallion, fresh cilantro, lime wedge
Provided by Isabel Castillo
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 serving
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the crispy chickpeas: Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, turmeric, and salt, and toss to coat the chickpeas. Transfer the chickpeas to a small baking sheet and spread in an even layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chickpeas are crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Make the soup: Increase the oven temperature to 450˚F (220˚C).
- Add the cauliflower florets to a medium bowl with the melted coconut oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat, then transfer the cauliflower to a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25 minutes, until browned and tender.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and jalapeño, and cook until the onion begins to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 2 minutes more, until the garlic is toasted and fragrant.
- Add the curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve. Add the coconut milk and vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
- Add the roasted cauliflower to a blender with the broth and puree until smooth.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the crispy chickpeas, scallions, and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1272 calories, Carbohydrate 98 grams, Fat 88 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 25 grams
CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL
This soup turns a short list of vegan ingredients into a sublimely silky soup. Infusing olive oil with fresh rosemary is a trick you'll want to keep up your sleeve: The results are delicious brushed on roast chicken, drizzled over roasted winter vegetables or even just sopped up with a nice piece of bread. The croutons here are optional, but they transform an elegant and delicate first-course soup into a satisfying lunch.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, soups and stews, vegetables, appetizer, main course
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make the rosemary oil: In a medium skillet, combine the olive oil and rosemary sprigs. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, lowering the heat if the oil reaches a full simmer. (You want to cook it at a very gentle simmer to avoid frying the rosemary.) Carefully pour the oil and rosemary into a small bowl, leaving a slick of oil in the pan if you plan to make croutons. Allow the rosemary to cool completely in the oil while you make the soup.
- Make the soup: In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. (Be careful not to let the garlic scorch!)
- Add the stock, cauliflower, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil over high. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the optional croutons: Heat the reserved skillet with the residual rosemary oil over medium. Add the bread cubes, sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing often, until toasted all over, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the croutons to a plate or board to cool.
- Strain and discard the rosemary stems from the rosemary oil. Working in batches if necessary, carefully transfer the vegetables, stock and 1/4 cup rosemary oil to a blender and blend on high until creamy. Add more rosemary oil to taste, and blend to combine. Return the soup to the pot and bring to a simmer. If the soup seems thin, let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to reduce slightly. (Remember: The soup will continue to thicken as it cools.) Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot. Garnish each serving with a swirl of rosemary oil, a few croutons, and a sprinkle of lemon zest. The soup will thicken as it sits; add more stock as necessary when reheating. Leftover rosemary oil will keep in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower: A head of cauliflower that is firm and heavy for its size is best. Avoid heads with brown spots or blemishes.
- Roast the cauliflower before adding it to the soup: Roasting the cauliflower gives it a deeper, more caramelized flavor. You can roast the cauliflower in the oven or on a grill.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
- Don't overcook the soup: Cauliflower soup is best when it is slightly chunky. Cook the soup just until the cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Season the soup to taste: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of sour cream to brighten the flavors.
Conclusion:
Cauliflower soup is a delicious, healthy, and versatile soup that can be enjoyed year-round. It's a great way to use up leftover cauliflower, and it's also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious pot of cauliflower soup that the whole family will love.
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