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Mediterranean Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Mediterranean Cauliflower Soup for Cozy Nights

This comforting Mediterranean Cauliflower Soup is rich in flavor and perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 4 lbs Cauliflower Use two heads for the perfect texture.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Enhances flavor.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adds mild heat.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Used for roasting and sautéing.
  • 1 Yellow Onion Chopped.
  • 5 cloves Garlic Chopped.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 2.5 teaspoons Sweet Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Sumac
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 32 oz Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Water To adjust consistency.
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or Unsweetened Plant-Based Milk For creaminess.
  • 0.5 lemon Lemon Juice Juice from half a lemon.
  • 1 cup Fresh Dill Chopped.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • rimmed sheet pan
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut cauliflower into evenly sized florets.
  2. Toss cauliflower florets with kosher salt, black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. Roast for 40-45 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven. Sauté chopped onion for about 7 minutes until soft.
  4. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, sumac, and turmeric. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in ¾ of the roasted cauliflower into the onion mixture.
  6. Pour in vegetable broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
  8. Return the soup to low heat, add milk and lemon juice. Stir in reserved roasted cauliflower.
  9. Before serving, stir in fresh dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a complete meal, serve with crusty bread or a Greek salad. To make it vegan, substitute with plant-based milk.

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