Description
Vegan cauliflower soup is creamy and rich without any cream! Made with just a few ingredients and in less than an hour, this cauliflower soup is a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp ground saffron
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 4 cups vegetable stock
Instructions
1. Sprinkle the ground saffron over 2 cubes of ice and set it aside to melt. This will be your bloomed saffron.
2. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss the cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25 minutes, flipping once. Save a few florets for garnish.
3. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add garlic, reduce heat to medium, and cook for a couple more minutes.
5. Add the roasted cauliflower, turmeric, Aleppo pepper, cumin, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt to the pot.
6. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the soup to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
7. Turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
8. Turn heat back on to medium and stir in the bloomed saffron. Cook for 5 more minutes.
9. Serve hot and garnish with the reserved roasted cauliflower florets.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat.
To freeze, let the soup cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in a saucepan.
Do not use frozen cauliflower, as it can affect texture.
Avoid overcooking the cauliflower to prevent bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1866mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan Cauliflower Soup, Creamy Vegan Soup, Healthy Comfort Food