Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup Recipe (2024)

I wonder if using a few cups of chicken broth in exchange for some of the water would make for an even more savory soup? I know it would obviate the vegan-ness, but for non-vegans it might be tasty...

This soup was awesome. So simple and so delicious. I didn’t have quite enough cauliflower so I added some chickpeas to both the roasting and blending steps and it was a nice consistency.

very yummy and simple! Some modifications:- I didn't use the cauliflower leaves.- my cauliflower head was not "very large". To make up for this, I used only 4c water, but the soup was still pretty watery in the end.- used veggie broth instead of water.Next time I make this soup, I think I will use 2 heads of cauliflower (no leaves), the full 6 cups of liquid (veggie broth), and also I would roast the florets and garlic for longer -- at least 45 mins.

I never understood why beets and garlic get wrapped in foil when one is roasting them. Can they really caramelize wrapped up in foil and steaming in their own evaporating liquid? I roast beets with olive oil, salt and pepper, uncovered, and they come out delicious and caramelized. Similarly, I would be inclined to roast the garlic uncovered. Any thoughts?

Throw in a handful of raw, unsalted cashew pieces with the broth - before puréeing, to add a bit of protein and keep it vegan.

Yes, adding some Great Northern, cannellini, or navy beans or a potato or two will add creaminess. Along with the olive oil, they add an unctuousness to the soup.Is there any reason not to use stock inplace of water? Vegetable stock would still keep it vegan, no?

Add Parmesan Rinds!

Put the garlic in before you prepare the cauliflower. It needs closer to an hour to really get golden brown and tender.

To the person who said browning cauliflower makes it bitter: I have been cooking professionally for almost 40 years and I have never experienced caramelized cauliflower to be bitter.

There is a great vegan “no chicken” base by “Better than Bouillon” in a jar that we have used for years in Chinese and veggie recipes instead of chicken stock and it is terrific. Adds the depth we want. Easy way to keep it plant-based and delicious.

Consider white pepper and a bit of horseradish to add a twist to this.

I like adding silken tofu or a can of beans to soups like this to bump up the satiety. Will be trying this!!!

How are the cauliflower leaves supposed to be used?

I garnished this with dry roasted cumin and cayenne. Delicious.

I added a couple of teaspoons of dijon mustard- yum!

Very tasty! I took advice from others here and roasted the garlic for an hour, the cauliflower for 40 minutes. Used some veg broth with the water. Added a potato and a few chunks of butternut squash (had a bag of frozen). Next time I would roast more cauliflower to have more pieces set aside.

It’s very… cauliflower forward.

Cook cauliflower for 45 minGarlic for an hourAdd I can of cannelliniAdd 1/4 c dried onion

My cauliflower was 2.5 lb, and a 15 oz can of broth & 1.5 c water was plenty of liquid. I couldn’t see the need to wash a large bowl and roasting pan, so I oiled & spiced the cauliflower right in the Dutch oven, then shoved that in the hot oven, roasting for ~ 40 min, stirring twice til caramelized. Then I transferred it to the stovetop & stirred in the broth & water, simmered a bit, & used immersion blender. It was good but might have benefited from Parmesan or roasting an onion. Easy cleanup.

Many great ideas in the comments! I added half of a roasted Japanese sweet potato and that gave it a bit of nutty sweetness and creamier texture.

I used a large head including the leaves. Roasted at 400 for 40 minutes. Only added 5 cups water, and off heat added 1/2 cup of milk. Absolutely delicious!

Absolutely delicious. Only thing I added was a bit of cayenne! 👍🏻

Preparing this soup as closely as possible to the published recipe yields a delicious, creamy, flavorful cuppa. I was drawn to it because all I'd need to buy was cauliflower. I picked the largest one in the grocery store, but I wouldn't classify it as extra-large. The soup is easy to prepare as well. Now that I've enjoyed slurping all of the batch I made, my thoughts turn to ways to elevate it. The comments here give me a lot to consider. I'll definitely make it again!

This is a spectacular soup.

We loved this soup! I made it as listed except I didn't use the cauliflower leaves or reserve cauliflower for topping. Instead, we added gluten free, crumbled crackers to our cups of soup. This is a great way to enjoy cauliflower!

Question: I’ve been reading the comments and I’m a bit confused regarding the cauliflower leaves. Never used them before. Do they enhance the flavor? Are they too fibrous as some have said?Btw - adding a potato to the pot is an easy way to “cream” the soup if you don’t have cashews or white beans on hand. Also making a simple roux or tossing the hot oily vegs with 1 tbsp of ap flour (or gluten free substitute) before adding to broth also thickens a soup.

Cauliflower and garlic needed more time for me. About 45 minutes. After blending, tasted as is. Pretty good, especially for two ingredients. Added a bit of lemon juice. Better! Garnished with a little aged white cheddar and sourdough croutons from a leftover loaf. No longer vegan but delicious. I could see white beans blended in or crispy chickpeas as a garnish. Will make again.

I made this and enjoyed it and got some good feedback from the fam - but I felt like there was a slight bitterness to it that I wonder if I roasted it wrong - or I’m wondering is cauliflower a bit like that - adding pepper at the end helped a lot in my opinion - any thoughts on why someone would taste bitterness? I read one of the comments is I should roast the garlic longer so maybe that was it (newbie here obviously)

This was delicious. After reading the notes, I used 6 cups water with two tablespoons of Better than Bouillon vegetable base, a can of rinsed Great Northern beans, and a small potato. Creamy and very flavorful. Will definitely make this again.

This was great. I added 1T of better than bouillon to the water before adding the cauliflower and garlic. I thought it was going to be too watery, but it thickened up nicely as I blended it. Really easy and delicious!