This Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup comes together all in one big pot and is filled with so many delicious roasted veggies! It's hearty and satisfying!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6servings
Author: Brita Britnell
Ingredients
1large headcauliflowerabout 2 pounds, cut into bite sized pieces
1headgarlic
2 ½tablespoonsextra virgin olive oildivided
2smallcarrotschopped
2stalks celerychopped
1smallyellow oniondiced
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
4cupsvegetable broth
2cupsmilk of choiceI used 2%
Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to 400° F. Prepare a large baking sheet for the cauliflower.
Cut the top off of the garlic, so that the tops of the cloves are exposed. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and wrap the head in foil. Place the foil directly into the oven or place it on a baking tray and put in the oven. Roast for 55-65 minutes or until very soft and browned on the top. Let cool to the touch (I suggest putting it in the fridge to cool it faster).
1 head garlic, 2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Meanwhile, place your cauliflower florets onto the baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil + salt and pepper. Spread the florets evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
1 large head cauliflower, 2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste
After tossing the cauliflower halfway through, start on the soup. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add in the onions and saute for 5 minutes. Add in the carrots and celery and cook for 3 more minutes. Add in the paprika and some salt.
2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 small carrots, 2 stalks celery, 1 small yellow onion, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Add in the veggie broth and bring to a simmer. Add in the roasted cauliflower as well as the roasted garlic cloves (once cool enough to touch, squeeze the garlic out of the peel with your hands. You can use a butter knife to help the ones that get stuck).
4 cups vegetable broth
Return the pot to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring a few times. Remove from the heat.
Add in the milk. Using an immersion blender or by carefully transferring the soup to a blender, blend the soup until it’s creamy and smooth. Return to the pot over medium heat and add in the lemon juice if using. Cook for 2 more minutes and enjoy!
2 cups milk of choice, Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Notes
Store leftover roasted cauliflower soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. You can reheat it gently on the stovetop or covered in the microwave. When reheating, stir in a bit of broth or milk if it’s too thick.