Description
Creamy Cauliflower Soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending roasted cauliflower with silky broth and subtle herbs. Rich, velvety textures and delicate flavor notes invite hearty spoonfuls that warm souls and delight senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
- 1 (32-ounce / 946 milliliters) box low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish/Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 small bunch fresh thyme
- 0.5 small lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and position the rack in the center of the cooking space.
- Transform whole cauliflower into uniform 1-inch (2.5-centimeter) florets, ensuring consistent sizing for even roasting.
- Generously coat cauliflower pieces with extra virgin olive oil, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Spread seasoned cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer, allowing each piece maximum exposure to heat.
- Roast cauliflower for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan midway to achieve golden-brown caramelization and enhance natural sweetness.
- While cauliflower roasts, finely dice yellow onion and mince fresh garlic cloves for aromatic base.
- Heat additional olive oil in a large soup pot, gently sautéing onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Transfer roasted cauliflower to the pot, reserving several attractive florets for garnish.
- Pour vegetable or chicken broth into the pot, adding fresh thyme leaves and additional seasoning.
- Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove pot from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice for brightness.
- Use an immersion blender or standard blender to puree soup until silky and smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls, garnishing with reserved roasted cauliflower florets and delicate thyme leaves.
Notes
- Roast cauliflower transforms this soup from ordinary to extraordinary, creating deep caramelized flavors that intensify the overall taste profile.
- Blending techniques matter significantly, ensuring a silky smooth texture without unwanted chunks or grainy consistency.
- Fresh thyme and lemon juice provide bright, herbaceous notes that lift the soup’s earthy undertones and create balanced complexity.
- Reserving roasted florets allows for a beautiful garnish that adds visual appeal and textural contrast to the creamy soup.
- Seasoning adjustment at the end ensures each serving tastes perfectly balanced and deliciously personalized.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg