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Creamy Cauliflower Soup

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Ingredients

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Creamy Cauliflower Soup

1 medium head cauliflower

1 onion

2 cloves garlic

1 potato

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 can white beans

2 cups vegetable broth

1 tbsp nutritional yeast(alternatively 15 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese)

juice of 1/2 lemon

salt and pepper(to taste)

½ hard bread roll

1 clove garlic

zest of 1/2 lemon

1 tsp olive oil

½ tsp dried Mediterranean herbs

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) using conventional oven settings (top and bottom heat). Cut the cauliflower into small florets, wash them, and place them in a large casserole dish. Peel the onion and cut it into quarters or eighths, then add it to the cauliflower along with the unpeeled garlic cloves. Wash the potato and cut it into small cubes, approximately one centimeter (½ inch) in size.

Mix the vegetables with olive oil, a little salt and pepper, and cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the oven at 200°C for 40 minutes, then roast uncovered for another 10 minutes.

Crispy Topping

Grate the bread rolls on a box grater or in a food processor. Zest about half a lemon, press a garlic clove through a garlic press or dice it finely.

In a skillet, lightly sauté the garlic and lemon zest in olive oil for a short time. Add the bread crumbs and cook over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring or shaking the pan frequently, until golden brown. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.

Serve

Drain and thoroughly rinse the beans in a colander. Place the vegetables, beans, vegetable broth, and nutritional yeast in a blender and puree until smooth. Alternatively, you can put all the ingredients in a pot and use an immersion blender to puree them. Season the soup with salt, pepper, and the juice of half a lemon to taste.

Season the soup with salt, pepper, and the juice of half a lemon. Serve with the crispy topping and some fresh bread.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Roast Cauliflower First for Depth 🔥
Roast your cauliflower at 425°F for 20-25 minutes before adding to the soup to develop deep, caramelized flavors that elevate the entire dish beyond a simple cream soup.
Nutritional Yeast as Umami Booster 🧈
Toast the nutritional yeast in a dry pan for 30 seconds before stirring into the soup to amplify its savory, cheese-like complexity and create a truly creamy texture without heavy cream.
Lemon Zest at Two Stages ✨
Add half the lemon zest during cooking for integrated brightness and reserve the other half for garnishing just before serving to maintain vibrant, fresh citrus notes.
Crispy Herb Breadcrumb Technique 🍞
Cube your hard bread roll, toss with olive oil and dried Mediterranean herbs, then bake at 375°F until golden to create a superior textural contrast that stays crispy even when in contact with the soup.
Blend in Stages for Perfect Texture 🥣
Immersion blend only 60-70% of the soup, leaving some chunky vegetables intact, to achieve a luxuriously creamy consistency with pleasant texture variation and visual appeal.