Description
Roasted Cauliflower Soup is a creamy, comforting, and healthy vegetable soup made with oven-roasted cauliflower, aromatic garlic and onion, warm spices, and vegetable broth. Blended until silky smooth and finished with almond milk, this nourishing soup delivers rich roasted flavor while remaining light, dairy-free, and perfect for cozy meals or healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 700 g), cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (2 g)
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 150 g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 12 g)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (960 ml)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240 ml)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (2 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (1 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional (0.5 g)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (8 g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the cauliflower florets on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Roast the cauliflower for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the florets are golden brown and tender.
- In a large pot, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Transfer the roasted cauliflower into the pot with the onion and garlic mixture.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, blend in batches using a countertop blender.
- Stir in the almond milk, ground cumin, ground turmeric, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix well.
- Simmer the soup for another 5 minutes and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, roast the cauliflower until the edges become golden and slightly caramelized.
- If the soup is too thick, add extra vegetable broth or almond milk until the desired consistency is reached.
- A boiled potato can be blended into the soup for extra creaminess without adding dairy.
- This soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg