Description
Creamy vegan cauliflower soup brings comfort and warmth to winter dining. Nutritious ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a silky smooth experience you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower
- 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (400 ml/13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Dice onions and mince garlic while separating cauliflower into uniform florets for consistent cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium temperature, gently sauté onions until they become translucent and slightly golden (approximately 4-5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds, stirring continuously to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Introduce cauliflower florets into the pot, allowing them to toast and develop caramelized edges for enhanced depth of flavor (about 4-6 minutes).
- Pour vegetable broth over the vegetables, raising heat to create a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and let the mixture cook undisturbed until cauliflower becomes exceptionally tender and easily pierced with a fork (roughly 12-15 minutes).
- Remove from heat and purée the mixture using an immersion blender, creating a silky smooth consistency with no remaining chunks.
- Return soup to low heat, gently stir in coconut milk to create a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately for optimal temperature and enjoyment.
Notes
- Optimize chopping by using a sharp knife for uniform cauliflower pieces, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture.
- Consider roasting cauliflower florets before blending to enhance depth of flavor and add subtle caramelized notes to the soup.
- Swap coconut milk with cashew cream for a lighter version or use almond milk for a different nutritional profile.
- Boost nutritional value by adding nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor or incorporating white beans for extra protein and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg