CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH HAZELNUTS AND BACON

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Creamy puréed soups always benefit from having crunchy things sprinkled on top.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Soup/Stew     Winter     Cauliflower     Bacon     Hazelnut     Milk/Cream     Fennel     White Wine     New Year's Eve

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts
1 medium head of cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into small florets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 slices thick-cut bacon (about 4 ounces)
1 small fennel bulb, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine or water
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
  • While the nuts are cooling, increase oven to 400°F. Toss cauliflower and 2 Tbsp. oil on another baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing once, until florets are browned all over and tender, 30-35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut bacon crosswise into 1/2" pieces. Heat a heavy pot over medium and cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to paper towels.
  • Cook fennel, onion, and garlic in drippings in pot, stirring occasionally, until onion and fennel are very soft, 8-10 minutes. Add wine and cook until mostly evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add roasted cauliflower, broth, cream, and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until cauliflower is very tender, 20-25 minutes. Pluck out bay leaves; discard. Let mixture cool slightly.
  • Working in batches, purée cauliflower mixture until very smooth. Strain back into pot; season with salt and pepper.
  • Just before serving, ladle soup into bowls; top with bacon and nuts and drizzle with oil.
  • Do Ahead
  • Soup can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill soup and bacon separately.

Shahbaz Parbaz
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this soup was actually really good. The hazelnuts and bacon add a lot of flavor.


TH ABIR
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love that it's also healthy and delicious.


zulfiQar kk
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great soup for a weeknight meal.


Rugiatu Bah
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This soup is amazing! I love the flavors and the texture. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Ghafoor Sahil
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This is the best cauliflower soup I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Keydencito Flores
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Altaf Jamali
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This soup is so delicious and flavorful. I love the combination of cauliflower, hazelnuts, and bacon. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Donald Bennett
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


korean pissi
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and flavorful. I love that it's also healthy and easy to make.


Lamba Clifford Beats
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I'm always looking for new cauliflower soup recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


hassan zaib
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This soup is so creamy and delicious. I love the nutty flavor of the hazelnuts and the smokiness of the bacon.


Malik Ghfoor Ghfoor
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint!


Derek VanGorder
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also really healthy and delicious.


Jen Talty
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of cauliflower, hazelnuts, and bacon. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Saimon bhuiyan
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always perfect. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Gantgs Dahinhslen
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This is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Thanks for sharing!


Urdu Hikayat
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The hazelnuts and bacon add a really nice touch.


Ashley Wilson
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This cauliflower soup with hazelnuts and bacon is a real treat. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the soup is so creamy and comforting. I highly recommend it!