roasted cauliflower soup with thyme and garlic

Roasted cauliflower soup is the ultimate soup to have on hand for a delicious snack, meal or side dish. The first time I had this roasted cauliflower soup, I wondered where it had been all of my life. It has a smooth, velvety texture and rich flavor, compliments of the caramelized cauliflower, thyme and garlic.

Vegetable-based soups like my slower-cooker butternut squash soup and creamy broccoli soup are an easy way of ensuring I’m eating as many nutrients as possible, especially in the colder weather.

I have to keep my environment clean because if I don’t have easy access to nutritious food, I will be the first one at the drive-thru.

Soups make a great snack, meal or side dish. You can easily add a handful of chopped nuts, toasted seeds, crispy parmesan chickpeas or turkey bacon bits for protein.

I make a couple of different soups on the weekend so that I’m stocked with a variety in my fridge and freezer.

How to make roasted cauliflower soup

First, you roast the cauliflower. It’s important that you don’t overcrowd the pan or they will not brown as nicely (and you really want that browned flavor depth added to the soup). Use 2 pans if necessary and I typically swap racks halfway through the cooking time.

Make sure you test along the way to ensure it’s properly seasoned. Add more sea salt when necessary.

While the cauliflower is roasting, saute the onions in olive oil.

Once the cauliflower is done, add it to the onion pan. Then add the broth and bayleaf.

Once the cauliflower is soft and falling apart (approximate 20 minutes), it’s ready to blend. You ca add the thyme before blending or after.

Feel free to use an immersion blender, directly in the pot or use a blender. If using a blender, like a ninja, I let it cool for a little bit and then blend in batches. I also open the blender with a cloth or dishrag over the top because it tends to spit.

Add the pureed soup back to the pot and if it’s too think, add more broth until you’ve reached the desired consistency.