CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH HAZELNUTS AND BACON
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
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.
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Shahbaz Parbaz
p_s100@hotmail.comI'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
a-th@yahoo.comThis 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
k-zulfiqar18@gmail.comI made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It's a great soup for a weeknight meal.
Rugiatu Bah
b.rugiatu46@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is amazing! I love the flavors and the texture. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Ghafoor Sahil
s-ghafoor@gmail.comThis is the best cauliflower soup I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it!
Keydencito Flores
keydencitoflores60@hotmail.frI'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
altaf.jamali23@hotmail.comThis 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
b_donald97@hotmail.comI made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
korean pissi
k_p@gmail.comThis 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
beatsl@gmail.comI'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
hassan36@gmail.comThis soup is so creamy and delicious. I love the nutty flavor of the hazelnuts and the smokiness of the bacon.
Malik Ghfoor Ghfoor
malik35@gmail.comI made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint!
Derek VanGorder
derek-v2@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also really healthy and delicious.
Jen Talty
jen-talty@gmail.comThis soup is amazing! I love the combination of cauliflower, hazelnuts, and bacon. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Saimon bhuiyan
b_saimon58@gmail.comI'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
dahinhslengantgs@gmail.comThis is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Thanks for sharing!
Urdu Hikayat
hikayat-urdu76@yahoo.comI 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
a16@aol.comThis 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!