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Mediterranean Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Mediterranean Cauliflower Soup for Cozy Nights

This Mediterranean Cauliflower Soup is a rich, creamy delight that’s quick to prepare, perfect for warming chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 large head Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil for roasting
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Sweet Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground Sumac
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or Unsweetened Plant-Based Milk for creaminess
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Heavy pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut cauliflower into evenly sized florets.
  2. Toss cauliflower with kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Roast for 40–45 minutes.
  3. In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic, cumin, paprika, sumac, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add three-quarters of the roasted cauliflower to the pot, reserving some for garnish.
  6. Pour in vegetable broth and water; bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Blend the soup until creamy using an immersion blender.
  8. Stir in milk, lemon juice, and reserved cauliflower. Heat gently.
  9. Add fresh dill before serving, and enjoy the comforting soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, roast cauliflower well and allow spices to bloom in the oil. Adjust the soup's thickness with additional broth or water if needed.

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