Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds and nourishes the soul. This irresistible soup, crafted with a harmonious blend of fresh carrots, tender cauliflower, and a zesty lemon twist, promises a delightful journey for your palate. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind this exquisite dish, exploring its simple yet effective ingredients, its easy-to-follow preparation, and the delightful variations that add a personal touch to this timeless classic.
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LEMONY CARROT AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP
The beauty of a soup like this - other than its bone-warming properties - is that you don't need a recipe. You can pretty much simmer together any combination of vegetables with a little water or broth, purée it, top it with good olive oil and salt, and end up with something good to eat. The addition of miso paste and crushed coriander to the broth, and fresh lemon and cilantro at the end, zips things up without negating the comfort factor.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large, dry pot over medium heat, toast coriander seeds until fragrant and dark golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and coarsely crush.
- Return the pot to medium heat. Add the oil and heat until warm. Stir in onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly colored, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add carrots, crushed coriander, salt and 6 cups water to the pot. Stir in the miso until it dissolves. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and cook, covered, over medium-low heat until the vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the soup from the heat. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth. (Alternatively, you can let soup cool slightly then purée it in batches in a food processor or blender.) If necessary, return the puréed soup to the heat to warm through. Stir in the lemon zest and juice just before serving. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with chile, sea salt and cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 189, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 787 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
LEMONY CARROT AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Toast coriander seeds in a large heated soup pot with no oil until seeds are medium golden-brown. This will take 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the seeds. After toasting the seeds, grind them until they are very fine a food grinder or coffee mill (a dedicated one for spices). Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced white onion and sauté until the onion is soft and beginning to color. This will take about 10 minutes. Add chopped garlic to your pot and cook with the onion for one minute.
- Add carrots, ground coriander, salt and six cups of water to the soup pot. Heat the mixture to a simmer and then add the three tablespoons of white miso to the broth. Stir the broth until the miso is dissolved. Simmer this mixture for about five minutes. Add the cauliflower florets and cover your pot. Cook over medium heat until the cauliflower (and other vegetables) are tender. This will take about ten minutes.
- Remove the soup from the heat. Let the mixture cool. Puree soup with a blender or an immersion blender. You want the soup to be a velvety smooth puree. When I used the immersion blender for this process, my soup retained more texture. I preferred the soup prepared this way rather than pureed in my blender.
- Add lemon zest and lemon juice just before serving.
- Drizzle with fine quality extra virgin olive oil and garnish with chopped cilantro. smoked chile and coarse salt. (Alternatively, swirl a bit of heavy cream into the soup just before serving and garnish with cilantro, chile and salt.)
LEMONY CARROT AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- InstructionsIn a large pot over medium heat, add the oil and heat until it starts to shimmer.Stir in onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly colored, about 7 minutes.Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.Add carrots, ground coriander, salt, pepper and 6 cups water to the pot. Stir in the miso until it dissolves.Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes.Stir in cauliflower and cook, covered, over medium-low heat until the vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes.Remove the soup from the heat. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth. If necessary, return the puréed soup to the heat to warm through.Stir in the lemon zest, juice and Simply Probiotic just before serving, then top with chopped cilantro.Makes 3 servings.*Only when prepared as instructed on the product label does our product deliver the full nutrition benefits described on that label.
LEMONY CARROT AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Categories Carrot Cauliflower Soup/Stew Lunch Sauté Vegetarian
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large, dry pot over medium heat, toast coriander seeds until fragrant and dark golden-brown (2 to 3 minutes). Transfer to a mortar and pestle and coarsely crush.
- Return the pot to medium heat. Add the oil and heat until warm. Stir in onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly colored, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add carrots, crushed coriander, salt and 6 cups of water to the pot. Stir in the miso until it dissolves. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and cook, covered, over medium-low heat until the vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the soup from the heat. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup until smooth. Stir in lemon zest and juice just before serving. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with chile and cilantro leaves.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut carrots and cauliflower from the grocery store.
- If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice instead.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the soup for a little bit of heat.
- Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
- To make the soup vegan, omit the butter and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Conclusion:
This lemony carrot and cauliflower soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try.
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