Healthy Recipes Healthy Soup Recipes Healthy Vegetable Soup Recipes Healthy Cauliflower Soup Recipes Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup 3.7 (3) 3 Reviews This roasted cauliflower soup recipe is the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Lemon juice adds brightness while crushed red pepper adds a touch of heat. Toasted nuts bring a bit of crunch to this creamy soup. By Melissa Gray Melissa Gray Instagram A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Melissa Gray trained in traditional French-style cooking, restaurant and front-of-house management. Since transitioning to recipe development and food styling in 2015, Melissa has developed over 1,500 original recipes and styled in over 300 photo shoots. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 14, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Antonis Achilleos Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets 2 large shallots, halved lengthwise 6 cloves garlic, smashed ½ teaspoon ground cumin 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, warmed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons pine nuts or sliced almonds, toasted Crushed red pepper & chopped fresh oregano for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine cauliflower, shallots, garlic, cumin, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt on a large rimmed baking sheet; toss until fully coated. Spread in an even layer. Roast for 15 minutes; remove and discard garlic. Stir the vegetables and continue roasting until caramelized and tender, about 10 minutes more. Reserve 1/2 cup roasted cauliflower florets for garnish. Working in batches, combine the remaining cauliflower mixture, warm broth and butter in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids). Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape; place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a large saucepan. (Alternatively, combine the cauliflower mixture, warmed broth and butter in a large saucepan. Using an immersion blender, process until smooth, 5 to 7 minutes.) Bring the soup to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Divide evenly among 4 bowls; top with the reserved cauliflower florets and sprinkle with pine nuts (or almonds). Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Garnish with crushed red pepper and oregano, if desired. To make ahead Refrigerate soup (Steps 1-2) for up to 5 days or freeze for up 2 months. Reheat and add garnishes (Step 3) when ready to serve. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 246 Calories 20g Fat 16g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 246 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 5g Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 20g 26% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Vitamin A 1431IU 29% Sodium 472mg 21% Potassium 571mg 12% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved