Description
Indulge in a velvety, rich Creamy Cauliflower Soup that’s bursting with flavor. This comforting soup is perfect for a cozy night in or as a starter for a special meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, peeled and diced
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 3 cups Kitchen Basics Organic Vegetable Stock
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 cups milk (2% used, any kind suitable)
- 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- 1 cup cauliflower florets (for sautéing)
- Butter or oil (for sautéing cauliflower)
- Roasted chickpeas
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Extra black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into florets, then sauté in a pan until tender.
- Sauté onions and garlic: In a large pot, cook the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add ingredients: Pour in vegetable stock, thyme, milk, and cauliflower. Simmer until cauliflower is soft.
- Blend: Remove thyme sprigs, then blend the soup until smooth.
- Finish: Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot with optional garnishes.
Notes
- You can customize the soup by adding roasted chickpeas for crunch or extra Parmesan cheese for a cheesy finish.
- Feel free to adjust the consistency by adding more milk or stock as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg