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CauliflowerSoup
George Bryant

Garlic Cauliflower Soup

4.69 from 16 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic peeled and diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large head cauliflower 740 grams cored, separated and cut into florets
  • Herbed goat cheese for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat your olive oil over medium-low heat
  2. Add your onions and a pinch of salt and saute until tender, about 10 minutes
  3. Add your garlic and saute for another 2-3 minutes stirring often
  4. Add the cauliflower and 1 cup (250 ml) of water
  5. Cover your pot or dutch oven and simmer until the cauliflower is fork tender which should take 10-15 minutes
  6. Uncover, add another 4 cups (1 liter) water, raise the heat to high and bring to a boil
  7. Reduce the heat to low to maintain a steady simmer and continue to cook for another 20 minutes
  8. You can now use an immersion blender to puree your soup or work in batches and blend it in a food processor or blender
  9. Once pureed, keep on low heat until ready to serve
  10. Ladle your soup into bowls, drizzle with extra olive oil, season with salt and pepper and garnish with herbed goat cheese of your choice
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy