Creamy Cauliflower Soup
This creamy cauliflower soup is healthy, comforting, and easy to make. It’s ready in just 30 minutes and is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. Perfect for a quick lunch or a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 head of cauliflower (approx. 2.2 lb / 1 kg) stalk trimmed and cut into small florets
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 cups (950 ml) low-sodium vegetable stock I used my homemade vegetable stock
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Toppings & garnishes (optional):
- fresh thyme finely chopped
- extra virgin olive oil
- roasted chickpeas
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Sauté the aromatics
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Simmer
- Add the chopped cauliflower and thyme. Cook for a couple of minutes, then pour in vegetable stock. Cover and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
Blend
- Remove the thyme sprigs. Puree the soup until smooth using an immersion blender, or carefully transfer it to a regular blender in batches. If your soup is too thick after blending, thin it with a bit of stock. If it's too thin, simmer it until it reaches the desired consistency.
Finish and serve
- Season with salt and pepper, then ladle it into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Let it cool completely, then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Reheating: Warm on the stove or in the microwave, adding broth if needed.
- Instant Pot option: Add all the ingredients (leave out the oil) to the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes, quick release, and blend until smooth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.5g | Protein: 5.3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 151mg | Fiber: 6.6g | Sugar: 8.2g
