Description
Comforting cauliflower chicken soup brings warmth and nourishment to your table with its creamy blend of tender chicken and roasted cauliflower. Rich flavors and hearty ingredients promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) chicken breast, cooked
- 2.5 cups (591 milliliters) cauliflower florets
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
Aromatics:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) ginger, grated
Seasonings and Oils:
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions, minced garlic, ground turmeric, and cracked black pepper for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and onions become translucent.
- Add chopped cauliflower and pour in 2 cups of broth. Cover the pot and simmer for 7 minutes, allowing cauliflower to soften and absorb flavors.
- Introduce freshly grated ginger, chopped mint leaves, and sliced carrots to the pot. Continue cooking for 5 minutes until vegetables reach a tender consistency. Use an immersion blender to partially puree the mixture, creating a textured soup base.
- Incorporate shredded chicken, additional seasonings, and remaining broth into the soup. Simmer for 5-6 minutes, ensuring chicken is heated through and flavors meld together. Finish by drizzling a light layer of olive oil on top for enhanced richness and aroma.
Notes
- Choose fresh cauliflower with tight, compact florets for the best texture and flavor in your soup.
- Swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas to create a delightful vegetarian version that maintains the soup’s hearty profile.
- Use homemade bone broth for an extra nutrient boost and deeper, richer taste that elevates the entire dish.
- Blend the soup partially to create a rustic, creamy consistency without using heavy cream, keeping the recipe lighter and healthier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg