Description
A creamy and comforting Mediterranean-style cauliflower soup packed with flavors and fresh herbs, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh herb sprigs
- Toasted pine nuts
- Crusty bread drizzled with olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Toss in the cauliflower florets and stir to coat evenly in the oil mixture. Add the oregano, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves, cooking for about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and water, ensuring the liquid covers the cauliflower by about an inch. Add salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cover and let the mixture simmer for 20-25 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
- Remove bay leaves and cool slightly. Blend the soup until silky smooth. Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and top with feta, fresh herbs, or pine nuts before serving.
Notes
For added creaminess, you can include a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk after blending. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg