Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Get cozy with a bowl of this creamy roasted cauliflower soup. It's the most luxurious way to enjoy cauliflower and is so simple to make!
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Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 large head or 2 small heads of cauliflower, washed and cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1 leaf bay
- 4 cups vegetable broth, about 32oz
- ¼ cup half-and-half, heavy cream, or coconut milk
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roast the cauliflower:
- Add the garlic and cauliflower to the baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and season with salt, black pepper, and cumin.
- Roast the cauliflower for 30 minutes or until fork tender and golden brown. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and set aside.
Cook the soup:
- Heat the remaining oil in a large Dutch-oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the broth and bay leaf, bring to a simmer, then add the cauliflower and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Make it creamy:
- Turn off the heat, and carefully remove the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to pureé the soup, or use a regular blender and blend the soup in smaller batches. Return the smooth soup to the pot.
Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a regular blender filled no more than ¾ of the way up and blend until smooth. If your blender has a top in the middle of the lid, open it up to vent the steam. Make sure to do this in batches and transfer the smooth soup into a separate large pot while you repeat the process.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
