Creamiest Cauliflower Soup
The best and creamiest cauliflower soup is a cozy and healthy dinner choice this time of year!! Everyone will be surprised at how tasty it is!
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt + more for sprinkling over cauliflower
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic crushed or minced
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 lemon, juiced about 2 tbsp
- 1 tsp Creole seasoning
Toppings
- french fried onions
- fresh chopped parsley
- reserved florets of roasted cauliflower
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉. Arrange cauliflower florets on baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper over cauliflower. Roast for 25 minutes, toss halfway through roasting time.
- Meanwhile, when cauliflower is about half done heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and stir in.
- Add roasted cauliflower (set aside a few florets for garnishing if desired!) to pot along with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Continue simmering for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In 2-3 separate batches, transfer mixture to blender. Add butter and lemon juice. Blend each batch until smooth and then return to pot. Add 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, Creole seasoning and cook about 3-5 minutes more.
- Serve in bowls with reserved cauliflower florets, french fried onions, and fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!!!