Immerse yourself in a culinary journey as we delve into the art of crafting the perfect cauliflower soup. This velvety smooth, creamy, and flavorful delight is sure to tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. With its delicate balance of flavors, this soup is a symphony of textures and aromas that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, we'll guide you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the art of roasting and blending, and infusing the soup with a harmonious blend of herbs and spices. So, prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary culinary experience as we unlock the secrets of creating the best cauliflower soup.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST CAULIFLOWER SOUP EVER
I never ate Cauliflower, it was one of those veg that your mum had bribe you into eating as a child! So last week I went out for a pre-theatre meal and guess what the first set menu had on it Cauliflower soup! so ordered it and was shocked to discover this soup was delicious and tasty, so decided to try it out at home with my own touches thrown in! Tip - if you want a bit more spice leave out nutmeg and add 1 Tbsp of curry power after cooking the onion for 1 min! enjoy!
Provided by sonyamoran101
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Using a deep saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add chopped onion cook until soft,but not brown about 5mins.
- Add chopped garlic cloves.
- Place the cauliflower and chopped potato into the saucepan, followed by chicken stock and milk and bring to the boil.
- Cover the soup and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is soft.
- Puree the mixture, add the nutmeg,.
- Season to taste with salt & pepper and add a sprinkling of chopped parsley and grated cheese. Serve it warm with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.1, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 213.3, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 7.2, Protein 10
CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Every other cauliflower soup recipe I tried lacked flavor, but this cheesy recipe packs a tasty punch! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. -Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the cauliflower, carrot, celery, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain)., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese until melted, adding hot pepper sauce if desired. Stir into the cauliflower mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt 1/2stick of the butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Then add the onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the carrots and celery, and then stir and cook for a couple more minutes. Throw in the cauliflower. Then stir it around, cover and cook over very low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add the parsley, and then add the chicken broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meantime, make a simple white sauce: Melt the remaining 1/2stick butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Then whisk in the flour. Cook for a couple of minutes, and then pour in the milk, whisking to combine. Remove the white sauce from the heat and pour in the half-and-half. Then pour this creamy mixture into the pot. Add 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, and allow the soup to simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes. The soup will thicken slightly but shouldn't be overly thick. Give it a taste and add more salt if needed.
- Now, this is the fun part: To serve the soup, place the room temperature sour cream in the bottom of a soup tureen (a very large serving bowl). Then add the whole pot of hot soup to the tureen.
- Stir gently to combine, and then serve immediately with warm rolls and an appetite for something wonderful.
- You will love everything about this.
CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot, fry the bacon pieces over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain the bacon on a paper towel and set aside. Pour off the grease and return the pot to the stove.
- Add the onions to the pot and cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cauliflower, sprinkle with the Cajun spice and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cook, stirring, until the cauliflower starts turning golden brown, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture slightly, or all the way if you prefer. (Or use a regular blender; just don't fill too full.)
- In a separate saucepan or skillet, melt the butter. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to form a paste. Pour in the milk, then continue cooking until it thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the half-and-half.
- Pour the white sauce into the soup. Turn the heat to medium high and bring back to a boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, stirring in the cheese and sour cream until the cheese is fully melted. Stir in the parsley.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve with a little extra cheese, a sprinkle of bacon and a sprinkle of parsley.
CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Throw together this comforting and creamy cauliflower soup for lunch or a light supper. It's perfect topped with parsley and served with crusty bread
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Lunch, Soup, Supper
Time 40m
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Toss the cauliflower florets in a roasting tin with 1 tbsp olive oil, the cumin and the thyme. Roast for 15 mins or until golden and tender. Discard the thyme.
- Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan with the onion and celery and fry over a medium heat for 10 mins or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min. Stir through most of the cauliflower, reserving some to top the soup with later. Add 750ml of the stock to the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 mins.
- Blitz the soup until smooth using a hand blender or food processor. Stir through the cream and season to taste. Add extra stock if you like your soup a little thinner. Ladle into bowls and top with the parsley, reserved cauliflower and an extra drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower: Use a head of cauliflower that is firm and white, with no blemishes or bruises.
- Roast the cauliflower before cooking: Roasting the cauliflower brings out its natural sweetness and flavor.
- Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so use a good quality broth that you enjoy the taste of.
- Don't overcook the soup: Cauliflower soup is best when it is slightly al dente, so don't overcook it.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste before serving.
Conclusion:
Cauliflower soup is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. With its creamy texture and delicate flavor, it's a soup that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give cauliflower soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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