Craving a velvety, soul-warming soup that is both nutritious and bursting with flavor? Look no further than creamy parsnip and cauliflower soup. This delightful dish is an orchestra of flavors, where the earthy sweetness of parsnips harmonizes with the mild nutty taste of cauliflower, enveloped in a creamy, luscious broth. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPICED PARSNIP & CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Batch cook this healthy vegetable soup then pack into lunchboxes and freeze - it's spiced with coriander, fennel, turmeric and ginger
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Soup
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the vegetables. Cover partially and sweat slowly for 10-15 mins until soft but not brown. In a separate pan, dry-roast the spices with a pinch of salt for a few mins until fragrant. Grind with a pestle and mortar to a fine powder.
- Add the garlic, chilli, ginger and spices to the vegetables, and cook for about 5 mins, stirring regularly. Add the lemon zest and juice. Pour in the stock, topping up if necessary to just cover the veg. Simmer for 25-30 mins until all the vegetables are tender.
- Purée with a blender until smooth. Dilute the consistency with more water if needed, until you get a thick but easily pourable soup. Season generously, stir in the coriander and add more lemon juice to balance the taste. Eat straight away or chill in the fridge to reheat. This also freezes beautifully. Serve with crusty bread, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
CREAMY PARSNIP AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Provided by recipes.com.au
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add onion, cook 2 minutes or until soft. add parsnips, potato, cauliflower and chicken stock; bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 12 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
- remove from heat, add NESTLÉ CARNATION Lite Cooking Cream; puree with a stick blender or in a blender. gently reheat if necessary and serve sprinkled with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 calories, Calories 189 calories, Fat 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Sodium 95 mg, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 8.9 g
CREAMY CAULIFLOWER AND PARSNIP SOUP
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add cauliflower, parsnips, and onion to baking sheet. Drizzle with avocado oil or ghee and sprinkle with sea salt, pepper, and thyme. Toss to coat.
- Bake vegetables for 25-30 minutes, or until parsnips are soft.
- Carefully transfer roasted vegetables to a high-speed blender along with nutmeg, Vegetable Broth, and Cream of Cauliflower Condensed Soup. Secure lid and blend on high speed for 3-5 minutes, or until soup is hot and creamy.
- Serve soup and garnish with fresh thyme and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!
CREAMY CAULIFLOWER AND PARSNIP SOUP
The addition of rice to the mix here gives the soup its silky smooth texture once pureed. This can be made up to 2 weeks ahead and frozen.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the butter and oil over low heat in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the garlic and onions and cook, stirring frequently until the onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Add the milk, 1 cup water, the rice, salt, marjoram, parsnips and cauliflower. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the cauliflower and parsnips are tender and the rice is thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes. (Don't be alarmed if the milk looks curdled, it will become creamy once pureed.)
- Working in batches, transfer the soup to a food processor and puree until smooth. For a thinner consistency, add more milk. Serve garnished with chives, if you like.
CREAMY PARSNIP AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a heavy-bottomed large dutch oven or stock pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onions and sweat, stirring occasionally, until translucent and just beginning to brown on the edges, about 10 - 15 minutes.
- While the onions cook, prepare the cauliflower and parsnips: remove the greens from the stems of the cauliflower and cut the stems into 1-inch sized chunks. Separate the heads into florets. Reserve 2 heaping cups of the florets and set aside. Add the rest of the cauliflower to a large bowl. Peel the parsnips and cut into 1-inch sized pieces. Add the parsnips to the bowl with the cauliflower.
- Once the onions are translucent, add the parsnips and cauliflower and increase the heat to medium. Cook for 15 minutes, until vegetables are just beginning to brown on the edges. Add 8 cups of water, the thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
- While the soup is simmering, prepare the garlic and roasted cauliflower garnish: Separate the reserved 2 heaping cups of florets into even smaller florets. Spread evenly in one layer on a sheet pan. Cut the garlic heads in half horizontally, keeping the peels on, and arrange next to the cauliflower. Drizzle everything with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt. Transfer to the preheated oven and roast. After about 25 - 30 minutes, once cauliflower is browned, remove from the pan and set aside. Allow garlic to continue roasting for an additional 10 - 15 minutes until soft and browned on the edges. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Once soup has simmered for 45 minutes and the vegetables are tender, remove from heat. Carefully remove the bay leaves and sprigs of thyme (the leaves will have fallen off by this point) and discard. Squeeze the roasted garlic from the peels into the soup, being careful not to get any peels into the pot. Working in batches, or with an immersion blender, puree the soup until completely smooth. If using a blender, transfer the soup back to the pot after its pureed to rewarm.
- Add the heavy cream and adjust the seasoning to taste (I added 3 teaspoons of salt and a few cracks of black pepper). If soup is too thick for your liking, you can add a bit of water at this point (though I didn't need to).
- Serve the soup in bowls and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle roasted cauliflower florets and thyme leaves over the top as garnish.
CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Creamy soups can be soul-warming and so very satisfying. I received this recipe from a friend, and over the years I have served it many times and for many occasions. It makes a lot, so you'll have dinners all week. Or ladle it into a thermos for on-the-go dinners or lunches. - Doris Watt Davis, Hellertown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the broth, celery, onion and carrot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cauliflower; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , In a blender or food processor, process vegetable mixture in batches until smooth; return to pan. Stir in the cream, parsley, salt, dill, pepper and white sauce; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right vegetables: Fresh, firm, and organic vegetables are the best choice for this soup. Look for parsnips that are smooth and free of blemishes, and cauliflowers that are white and compact.
- Roast the vegetables before adding them to the soup: Roasting the vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and caramelizes them slightly, which adds a delicious depth of flavor to the soup. Toss the vegetables in olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting them for 20-25 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
- Use a good quality vegetable broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich, flavorful taste. You can also make your own vegetable broth using fresh vegetables and herbs.
- Don't overcook the soup: The vegetables should be tender but still slightly firm. Overcooking the soup will make the vegetables mushy and the soup bland.
- Season the soup to taste: Salt and pepper are the basic seasonings for this soup, but you can also add other spices and herbs to taste. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.
- Garnish the soup before serving: A garnish adds a pop of color and flavor to the soup. Some good options include chopped fresh parsley, chives, or croutons.
Conclusion:
Creamy parsnip and cauliflower soup is a delicious, healthy, and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its creamy texture, roasted vegetable flavor, and subtle sweetness, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table.
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