CREAMY CAULIFLOWER WITH GINGER SOUP
A pureed vegetable soup can be an impressive, easy and affordable first course for an elegant dinner, or even a light dinner on its own with salad and bread.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
- Add cauliflower, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until vegetables start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
- Add ginger, turmeric, saffron and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
- Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
- Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
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Fizar Rahman
[email protected]Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Haadi Rajput
[email protected]This soup is way too spicy for me. I could barely eat it.
Fawad Rajput
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Bheki Masikane
[email protected]This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Mala Ghosh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this soup was actually really good. The ginger and other spices really helped to mask the cauliflower flavor.
Sadeeq Jaan
[email protected]This soup is also great for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend, and then I have lunch for the whole week.
Santu Ali
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker. It was so easy! I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner was ready when I got home from work.
Leondre Leeman
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a low-carb diet. It's filling and satisfying, but it's also low in calories.
Misha Khan
[email protected]I used almond milk instead of cow's milk to make this soup vegan. It was still creamy and delicious.
Darrell Duri
[email protected]I added some chopped bacon to this soup for extra flavor. It was delicious!
Billy Sell
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower.
Mustafa Maxamud1u
[email protected]I love how easy this soup is to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Ti
[email protected]This is a great soup for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the ginger helps to clear my sinuses.
Mariah Sims
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.
Mariatu D Koroma
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of cauliflower. The ginger adds a nice touch of warmth and spice.