Description
Silky smooth cauliflower soup brings comfort and warmth to winter dinner tables with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Creamy textures blend perfectly, offering rich Mediterranean-inspired goodness you can savor with crusty bread and a light sprinkle of fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds / 907 grams)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 5 fresh thyme sprigs (leaves only)
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 2 shallots, peeled and quartered
- 4 unpeeled garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Microgreens for garnish (optional)
- Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F, positioning a large baking sheet inside to warm.
- Cut cauliflower into uniform florets, generously seasoning with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Create a foil packet for shallots and garlic, drizzling with olive oil, and place alongside cauliflower on the preheated baking sheet.
- Roast vegetables for 30-35 minutes until they develop golden edges and become tender, releasing rich caramelized flavors.
- Transfer roasted vegetables to a pot and pour in vegetable broth, adding fresh thyme sprigs.
- Simmer the mixture for 15 minutes, allowing herbs to infuse and flavors to meld together.
- Remove thyme sprigs and transfer contents to a blender, incorporating miso paste, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and additional olive oil.
- Blend until silky smooth, creating a creamy and luxurious texture.
- Taste and fine-tune seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with delicate microgreens for a fresh, peppery finish.
Notes
- Roast vegetables at high heat to develop deep, caramelized flavors that enhance the soup’s complexity and richness.
- Create a dairy-free version by replacing miso with nutritional yeast for added umami and keeping the soup creamy.
- Boost protein content by stirring in cooked white beans or adding a swirl of Greek yogurt before serving.
- Customize texture by adjusting liquid amount; less broth creates a thicker puree, while more creates a lighter soup consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg