4.89 17 Published Feb 15, 2022, Updated Feb 20, 2023
Why You Need to Make This Soup
It’s budget-friendly. You only need 5 simple ingredients, plus salt + pepper!It’s a one pot meal. Yay for minimal dishes! Great for meal prep – make one batch and enjoy this healthy soup all week long!It’s plant-based and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients Needed
cauliflower – the star of the show! You can use pre-chopped cauliflower florets to save time or 1 medium to large cauliflower head. olive oil – to sauté the vegetables in your pot. You can also use ghee or butter. yellow onion and garlic – the main source of flavor in this soup! water, vegetable broth or chicken broth – the liquid base of the soup. I like to use low-sodium broth for flavor and so I can control how salty the soup is at the end.seasonings and spices – sea salt and pepper to bring all the flavors together!optional toppings – fresh parsley, chives and/or heavy cream or coconut milk.
How to Make Cauliflower Soup
Sauté vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Dice the onions and mince the garlic, then sauté the onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant – about 5-7 minutes. Add remaining ingredients: Add salt, pepper, cauliflower, and water or broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. Puree soup: Once cauliflower is soft, use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree soup into a smooth consistency. Don’t forget to adjust the seasoning to your liking. Serve: Divide into bowls and top with parsley and/or chives plus a drizzle of heavy cream or coconut milk if you like!
What if I Don’t Have an Immersion Blender?
I prefer to use my immersion blender to smooth this soup, leaving some chunks for texture. That said, if you don’t have an immersion blender there are a few alternative methods you can use to smooth your soup.
How to Serve
Here’s where it gets fun! Get creative with your toppings or set out a little topping bar for people to build their own bowls of soup. Here are some topping ideas:
shredded cheddar cheese – vegan if needed “bacon” bits – coconut bacon or tempeh bacon would be perfect!herbs – chopped green onions, chives, parsleycroutonsroasted chickpeasheavy cream or coconut milk spices – cracked pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder
This soup could be a meal on its own or it would be delicious served with toasted sourdough bread, crunchy almond flour crackers or even a side salad like this simple kale salad.
How to Store Leftovers
As I mentioned earlier, this soup is a great meal prep recipe. I like to make a batch at the beginning of the week and enjoy it for easy lunches or dinners throughout the week. Allow the soup to cool slightly and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Be sure to check out all the cauliflower recipes as well all of the soup recipes on EBF!
