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Creamy Cauliflower Soup:

Creamy Cauliflower Soup: Your Cozy Comfort Food Fix

Creamy Cauliflower Soup is a velvety delight combining roasted cauliflower and caramelized onions, perfect for busy nights or gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth low-sodium or homemade preferred
For the Chowder
  • 4 cups Cauliflower Florets
  • 1 medium Chopped Parsnip or sweet potatoes
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or unsweetened coconut milk
For Garnish
  • A handful Fresh Parsley chopped
  • Bacon (unsalted) crumbled, optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 diced yellow onion, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 1 chopped parsnip to the pot. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Carefully pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Add 4 cups of cauliflower florets, 2 bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme to the boiling broth.
  6. Once the cauliflower is tender, remove the bay leaves and blend the soup until smooth.
  7. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and a handful of chopped fresh parsley, heating through on low.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled unsalted bacon if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This creamy soup is easy to prepare and adaptable to dietary requirements. It can be served with crusty bread or a salad.

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