Mediterranean-Style Cauliflower Soup Recipe
This Mediterranean-Style Cauliflower Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish combining roasted cauliflower with aromatic spices and fresh lemon juice. Perfectly smooth and velvety, this vegetarian and vegan-friendly soup is simple to prepare and makes a healthy appetizer or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Liquids & Oils
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare cauliflower: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread them on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast the cauliflower: Roast the cauliflower in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the florets are golden and tender.
- Sauté aromatics: While the cauliflower roasts, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and ground cumin, cooking for an additional 1 minute to release their flavors.
- Combine and simmer: Add the roasted cauliflower to the pot, then pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
- Finish and season: Stir in the fresh lemon juice and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, drizzle a little extra olive oil on top when serving.
- To make the soup creamier, add a splash of coconut milk or your favorite dairy-free milk before blending.
- You can substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth if not vegetarian/vegan.
- Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor impact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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