Description
This Mediterranean-style cauliflower soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in. Roasted cauliflower, aromatic cumin, and zesty lemon come together in a velvety soup that’s both satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 large head of cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for roasting)
For the Soup:
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast Cauliflower: Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender.
- Sauté Onion: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add Garlic and Cumin: Add minced garlic and cumin, and cook for another minute.
- Cook Soup: Add the roasted cauliflower and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend: Blend the soup using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches until smooth.
- Season and Serve: Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, cauliflower, soup, vegetarian, easy, healthy
