
Recipe
Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup
Velvety cauliflower soup with roasted garlic and a toasted hazelnut finish. Roasting creates savory depth without relying on cream.
- Prep
- 12 minutes
- Cook
- 40 minutes
- Total
- 52 minutes
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean-inspired
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C. Toss cauliflower and onion with oil, thyme, and salt on a tray. Wrap the garlic bulb in foil.
- 2
Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning the cauliflower once, until browned at the edges.
- 3
Squeeze the soft garlic cloves into a pot. Add roasted vegetables and stock and simmer for 8 minutes.
- 4
Blend until smooth, adding a little water if the soup is too thick.
- 5
Stir in lemon juice, taste for seasoning, and serve with chopped hazelnuts.
Cooking Tips
- Deeply browned cauliflower gives the soup more flavor, but discard burnt pieces.
- Blend carefully in batches if your blender is not designed for hot liquids.