Description
Smooth and creamy roasted garlic cauliflower soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending rich flavors with velvety texture. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients create a delightful experience that warms you from the first spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 head garlic
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Oil and Garnish:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for roasting vegetables.
- Coat cauliflower florets with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper. Trim the top off the garlic head and wrap in aluminum foil with a drizzle of oil.
- Spread cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet and place wrapped garlic alongside. Roast for 30-35 minutes, turning cauliflower midway to ensure even golden-brown caramelization.
- While vegetables roast, sauté diced onions in a pan with oil until they become translucent and soft, approximately 5-8 minutes.
- Extract roasted garlic cloves from their skin by squeezing. Combine roasted cauliflower, sautéed onions, roasted garlic, broth, salt, and pepper in a blender. Purée until achieving a silky smooth consistency.
- Transfer the blended soup back to the pot, incorporate cheese, and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes. Enhance presentation by garnishing with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of additional cheese before serving.
Notes
- Boost roasting flavor by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to cauliflower before baking for extra depth and aroma.
- Enhance creamy texture by using immersion blender for smoother consistency, ensuring no lumps remain in the soup.
- Make dairy-free by substituting cheese with nutritional yeast or cashew cream for similar richness and plant-based option.
- Customize heat level by adding red pepper flakes or cayenne during blending for those who enjoy spicier soup profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg