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A lunch table featuring roasted cauliflower and garlic soup

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. 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. 2

    Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning the cauliflower once, until browned at the edges.

  3. 3

    Squeeze the soft garlic cloves into a pot. Add roasted vegetables and stock and simmer for 8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Blend until smooth, adding a little water if the soup is too thick.

  5. 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.

By Italiane Recipes · Published 2026-09-21 · Updated 2026-09-21

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare roasted cauliflower and garlic soup ahead?

Prepare components in advance where practical, but use the final cooking and resting steps for the best texture. Cool perishable ingredients promptly and store them covered in the refrigerator.

How should I adjust the seasoning?

Deeply browned cauliflower gives the soup more flavor, but discard burnt pieces. Taste near the end and make small adjustments rather than adding a large amount at once.