Description
A creamy Mediterranean cauliflower soup that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
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, for serving
- Fresh herb sprigs, for garnishing
- Toasted pine nuts, for added crunch
- Crusty bread, drizzled with olive oil for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the cauliflower florets and herbs: Coat the cauliflower in the oil, stirring in oregano, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Build the soup base: Pour in vegetable broth and water, ensuring it covers the cauliflower. Add salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil then simmer.
- Simmer to perfection: Cover and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, until cauliflower is tender.
- Blend and finish: Remove bay leaves, blend the soup until smooth, stir in lemon juice, and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Serve with Mediterranean flair: Ladle soup into bowls, drizzle with olive oil, and top with feta, herbs, or pine nuts. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
This soup is customizable; feel free to add leftover veggies or swap the feta for goat cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg