Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup with Parmesan Crisp
This roasted cauliflower and garlic soup develops nutty depth in the oven before blending into a creamy base. Topped with Parmesan crisps for crunch, it’s rustic yet refined, offering a warming dish equally suited to casual nights or elegant dinner starters.
Ingredients
- 1 Cauliflower large, cut into florets
- 1 bulb Garlic whole
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Onion large, chopped
- 1 l Vegetable stock
- 150 g Double cream
- 100 g Parmesan Cheese finely grated, for the crisps
- Sea salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Arrange cauliflower florets on a tray, drizzle with olive oil, and season. Slice the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with oil, wrap in foil, and place alongside the cauliflower. Roast for 30–35 minutes until the cauliflower is golden and the garlic is soft.
- In a large pot, sauté onion in a splash of oil until softened, about 8 minutes. Add roasted cauliflower, squeeze in the softened garlic cloves, and pour in vegetable stock. Simmer for 15 minutes, then blend until smooth. Stir in cream, adjust seasoning, and keep warm.
- For Parmesan crisps, scatter small mounds of grated Parmesan on a lined baking tray and bake at 180°C for 5–6 minutes until golden and lacy. Let cool to crisp before serving atop the soup.
Notes
Cauliflower shrinks as it roasts, so don’t be tempted to use a smaller one or the soup will lack body. Break it into medium florets to ensure they caramelise evenly without burning.
Roasting the garlic in its skin mellows its sharpness, leaving you with soft, sweet cloves that enrich the soup without overpowering it. Parmesan adds a salty crunch that’s hard to resist, though you could use a vegetarian hard cheese if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 10gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 870mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mg
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