Cali Coastline Creamy Cauliflower Soup Recipe
You Will Also Need
- Cali Coastline Creamy Cauliflower Soup
- 3 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut up (about 4 cups)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth ( 32 oz.)
- optional: chives or parsley
Here's What You Do
- In a 4-quart pot, melt butter or heat olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add cut-up cauliflower and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring until lightly browned.
- Stir in contents of soup mix. Add broth, bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer for 25 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream. Use an immersion blender to puree to desired consistency (or pour soup into blender or food processor and puree in batches).
- Salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve with toasted pita bread and garnish, if desired.
Recipe Adaptations
Vegan
This Cauliflower soup is a delectable and delicately balanced blend of herbs and spices that enhance cauliflower’s natural mild, nutty taste. Ready in just 45 minutes, this soup is sure to impress.
You Will Also Need:
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 small head cauliflower (white or orange), cut up (about 4 cups)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (32 oz.)
- 1 can coconut milk (15 oz.)
- optional: garnish with fresh chives or parsley
Here’s What You Do:
- In a 4-quart pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add cut-up cauliflower and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring until lightly browned.
- Stir in contents of soup mix. Add broth, bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer for 25 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk. Use an immersion blender to puree to desired consistency (or pour soup into blender or food processor and puree in batches).
- Salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve with toasted pita bread and garnish, if desired.
*For Vegetarian version, substitute 1 cup heavy cream for the coconut milk
Slow Cooker
We do not recommend using a slow cooker due to the short cooking time on the stovetop.
Pressure Cooker
We do not recommend using a pressure cooker due to the short cooking time on the stovetop.
Recipe Variations
Serving Idea
Serve over brown rice and garnish with toasted walnuts.
Reduced Fat Variation
- Bring 4 cups of broth to a boil, add soup mix and cut up cauliflower, cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 25 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree to desired consistency (or pour soup into blender or food processor and puree in batches).
Cooking & Nutrition Tips
Remember these are soup-starter mixes, you can’t go wrong! Feel free to omit any of our recommended additions and/or add any of your favorites!
- To reduce sodium: use a low-sodium broth, bone broth, or stock.
- To cut fat, substitute lite coconut milk for coconut milk, or omit coconut milk for a simple pureed soup.
- For added protein: add a can of your favorite bean (black, chickpea, navy, etc), chicken breast, or other plant-based protein option.
- For added nutrition: look in your fridge/garden and add any vegetables you have on hand!