Creamy Squash And Cauliflower Soup Recipes

CREAMY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. If desired, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
• On the baking sheet, toss the cauliflower with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until lightly and evenly coated in oil. Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer and sprinkle lightly with salt. Bake until the cauliflower is tender and caramelized on the edges, 25 to 35 minutes, tossing halfway.
• Once the cauliflower is almost done, in a Dutch oven or soup pot, warm the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and turning translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add the broth.
• Reserve 4 of the prettiest roasted cauliflower florets for garnish. Then transfer the remaining cauliflower to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, to give the flavors time to meld.
• Once the soup is done cooking, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, carefully transfer the hot soup to a blender, working in batches if necessary. (Do not fill past the maximum fill line or the soup could overflow!)
• Add the butter and blend until smooth. Add the lemon juice and nutmeg and blend again. Add additional salt, to taste (I usually add another 1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon, depending on the broth). This soup tastes amazing once it's properly salted! You can also a little more lemon juice, if it needs more zing. Blend again.
• Top individual bowls of soup with 1 roasted cauliflower floret and a sprinkle of chopped parsley, green onion and/or chives. This soup keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for about four days, or for several months in the freezer.

CREAMY SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; crumble and set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings; saute onion and garlic in dripping until tender. , In a blender or food processor, puree squash, flour, 1/3 cup milk and onion mixture; add to pan. Add the broth, curry powder, salt, pepper, nutmeg and remaining milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 2 minutes. Top servings with a dollop of sour cream if desired. Sprinkle with bacon.

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, sautee the onion and garlic until golden.
• Add cauliflower, apples and squash and stir together.
• Add broth and spices. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
• Either with a blender, stick blender or food mill, puree the soup until creamy.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• If desired, swirl in sour cream.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine the broth, celery, onion and carrot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cauliflower; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , In a blender or food processor, process vegetable mixture in batches until smooth; return to pan. Stir in the cream, parsley, salt, dill, pepper and white sauce; heat through.

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Combine butternut squash, cauliflower, and olive oil in a bowl and toss to combine. Spread out onto 1 or 2 baking sheets and season with salt, pepper, and curry powder. Add onion and garlic.
• Toast in the preheated oven until vegetables are fork-tender and tips are crispy brown, about 20 minutes.
• Add roasted vegetable mixture to a blender in batches with small amounts of chicken broth; blend until smooth. Transfer pureed vegetables to a large pot. Pour in remaining chicken broth. Season with additional salt, pepper, and curry powder to taste. Pour in half-and-half and sherry. Heat over medium heat until soup is hot, but do not allow to boil.
• Ladle soup into bowls and top with goat cheese and crumbled bacon.

CREAMY SQUASH AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Cut squash in half, scoop out & discard seeds. Lay squash facedown on paper towel and microwave 5 minutes or until soft. Peel and dice, set aside. 2. heat oil and butter together in soup pot over med heat. 3. add onion and saute until soft 4. add garlic, celery, and carrots and cook 3-5 minutes 5. pour stock over vegetables, add bay leaf and bring to a boil 5. Add cauliflower and squash and cover; simmer 15 minutes until cauliflower is cooked through and soft 6. remove bay leaf and blend soup in small batches until smooth; add salt & pepper to taste 7. stir in corn and heat slowly until warm 8. serve hot, garnished with sour cream and scallions if desired