Apr 26, 2014

Crisp cauliflower soup


I added the florets just before the soup was ready. The cauliflower turned out just tender and definitely tasty without the bad cabbage smell.


I went ahead and made a vegetable broth to add some depth to the flavor of the dish. I added celery to make the soup green (or close to it). I put in three potatoes to make it a bit thicker...


...cauliflower cooked al dente for a touch of crispiness and


a slice of dark bread with butter so I wouldn't get hungry after an hour.

Recipe by Gray Apron
time: about 1 hour

 ingredients 
1 lb (500 g) celery stalks, chopped
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 medium cauliflower, divided into small florets
1 - 2 Tablespoons olive oil 
vegetable broth
1 lb (500 g) vegetables: carrots, celery root, parsley root, leek
4 cups (2 l) water
2 teaspoons salt

 instructions 
Roughly cut vegetables for the broth and cooked them in a large pot of salted water for about 30 minutes on low/medium heat with a lid on. Remove them from the liquid.

Add celery and potato pieces and nutmeg to the hot broth and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes with a lid ajar. Using a hand-held immersion blender, blend the soup till smooth. Add cauliflower florets and cook more for 5 (max 10) minutes, lid ajar. Adjust seasoning, drizzle with olive oil and serve.

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  • I like cauliflower but only within the first 5 minutes of cooking, when the flower is somewhat tight;
  • a very light and pleasant soup with a fun bite.


15 comments:

  1. I too had cauliflower soup for the lunch today, but love yours more with celery!

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  2. I thought you had cauliflower bread...:)

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  3. I have a head of cauliflower in the fridge...it may now become soup depending on Monday's temperature!

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  4. This soup is really homey! Excellent on a rainy day!

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  5. I usually puree my soups but I like how you've done this and must give it a go :)

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  6. I love cauliflower soup - and with all the other veggies in here this sounds delicious! And very perfect for spring! Hope you're having a great weekend!

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  7. Your soup looks delicious! I am a big fan of cauliflower and love it in soups.

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  8. I Ela, love that the cauliflower is crisp tender in this soup. Looks delicious!

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  9. Especial para hoy aquí hace mucho frío,me gusta la sopa de coliflor es una delicia,abrazos

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  10. I have to say this soup makes one of my least favorite veggies actually look good!

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  11. Looks tasty. I love such comforting food

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  12. I love all the vegetables in this soup - a nice and light soup that's perfect for spring :)

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  13. Love cauliflower in any meal; your chunky soup looks inviting!

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  14. Very interesting soup recipe!

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