Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Appetizers

Serves 6 PEOPLE
Preparation Time 30 MINTES
Total Time 60-90 MINUTES
difficulty EASY

What you Need:

  • 2 heads cauliflower

  • 1 medium russet potato cut into 10 pieces

  • 1 large onion roughly chopped

  • 1 shallot roughly chopped

  • 5 stalks celery chopped into 1 inch pieces

  • ½ tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh thyme

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • salt and pepper to taste

Video tutorial at the bottom of this page

Method

Step One

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut each cauliflower into 4 pieces. Place in a a bowl and season with salt, pepper and one tablespoon of olive oil. Put the cauliflower on a sheet tray, roast for 25 minutes and set aside.

Step Two

Gather all of the other ingredients. Place a large pot or dutch oven over med-high heat. Add olive oil, onions and shallots. Sweat for a few minutes, then add celery and potatoes. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step Three

Add the roasted cauliflower to the pot, along with the thyme. Pour in just enough water to cover all of the vegetables and add half of a teaspoon of salt. Increase heat level until the pot starts to boil, then reduce to a simmer. Your soup will be ready to blend in 30 minutes. I like to cook it longer to enhance the depth of flavors, so I let it simmer for about 60- 90 minutes.

Step Four

Puree everything in a blender or Vitamix. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil when you are about 10 seconds into the blending process to create a smoother, creamier texture. Taste for desired salt and pepper level.

Serving Suggestion:

The versatility of this dish allows you to garnish with pretty much anything of  your liking. In the photos here, I’ve used almonds, olive oil and micro greens. The photo in the grid uses shaved truffle, giving it an earthy flavor. Splurge on some good focaccia bread and tear off a chunk to serve with each bowl of soup.