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Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Soup

Creamy roasted garlic cauliflower soup in a rustic bowl with thyme.

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A velvety, comforting soup where roasted cauliflower and garlic create a sweet, nutty, and deeply flavorful base. It feels indulgent yet is surprisingly light and nourishing, perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 6-7 cups)
  • 1 whole head garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cups (32 oz) vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a large baking sheet, toss cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Slice top off garlic head to expose cloves, drizzle with a little oil, wrap loosely in foil, and place on sheet with cauliflower. Roast for 30-35 minutes until cauliflower is tender with golden edges and garlic is soft.
  2. While vegetables roast, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add roasted cauliflower to the pot. Squeeze soft roasted garlic cloves from their skins into the pot. Add dried thyme and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Carefully blend the soup until completely smooth using an immersion blender directly in the pot or transferring in batches to a stand blender (vent the lid and cover with a towel to prevent splatters).
  5. Return smooth soup to pot if using a stand blender. Stir in heavy cream and warm through over low heat. Taste and season generously with salt and pepper.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or blended raw cashews. Soup freezes well for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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