Creamy Spiced Cauliflower Soup
simple, creamy spiced cauliflower soup with a vibrant chimichurri & pistachio topping
serves: 4-6
Ingredients
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Creamy Spiced Cauliflower Soup
- 2 heads of cauliflower, cut into florets (2 ½ lbs total florets)
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 6 cups chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano
- toasted chopped pistachios, to garnish
Chimichurri
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
Creamy Spiced Cauliflower Soup
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss the cauliflower florets with a good coating of olive oil. Spread them out onto a sheet pan and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Roast for about 25 minutes, or until caramelized.
- Heat a large, heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add enough olive oil to coat the bottom. Add the onions and a pinch of salt. Let the onions sauté for a few minutes until tender. Add a little bit more olive oil, along with the garlic, coriander, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, cardamom, and cloves. Let the spices toast in the oil for a minute or so until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken stock, heavy cream, thyme, and oregano. Bring the liquid to a boil. Add in the roasted cauliflower, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove the herbs.
- Working in batches, blend the soup for 90 seconds until smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt as needed.
- Serve the soup warm with the chimichurri drizzled over top, along with a sprinkling of pistachios.
Chimichurri
- Combine the garlic, parsley, and oregano in a small bowl.
- Stir in the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Taste the chimichurri and add more salt or vinegar if desired.