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Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup for Ultimate Comfort

This creamy roasted garlic and cauliflower soup offers rich flavor and a velvety texture, making it a comforting and freezer-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 whole Garlic Roasting enhances its umami flavor
  • 1 large head Cauliflower The star ingredient for creamy texture
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For roasting vegetables
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Key seasoning for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Key seasoning for flavor
  • 1 cup Russet Potato, diced Adds creaminess and thickness
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness
  • ½ whole Yellow Onion, diced Enhances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Offers aromatic herbal notes
  • 5–6 cups Vegetable Broth Liquid base for the soup
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half For creaminess
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 cup Shredded White Cheddar Cheese Adds a cheesy kick
  • 1 loaf Your Favorite Bread Ideal for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Pot
  • large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare your baking sheets.
  2. Slice the top off a whole head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 40 minutes.
  3. Chop a large cauliflower head into florets, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast for 35 minutes.
  4. Boil diced Russet potatoes in water for about 20 minutes or until fork-tender.
  5. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion for 6 minutes, and add thyme.
  6. Squeeze roasted garlic into the pot, add cauliflower and potatoes, then pour in broth. Stir to combine.
  7. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
  8. Return the blended soup to heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
  9. Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half, warming gently until heated through.
  10. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cheese, serving alongside your favorite bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, roast garlic and cauliflower in advance. Use a stand blender for creaminess, and omit cream if freezing soup.

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