Frankensteined Vegan Cauliflower Soup Recipes

VEGAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Soak cashews for a couple of hours or boil them for 15 minutes in water until they are soft.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
• Cut the cauliflower into florets, spread them on a baking tray (optionally lined with parchment paper), and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and a little salt. Toss with your hands and roast the cauliflower in the oven for about 30-35 minutes until nicely browned and tender. Set aside a few cauliflower florets for garnish.
• In a blender, combine all ingredients (add the broth & milk in batches if necessary) and blend until completely smooth.
• Taste the soup and adjust seasonings. If you prefer a spicy soup, add some red pepper flakes!
• If the cauliflower soup is too thick (it does get thicker as it sits), add a little bit more broth or plant-based milk and blend again.
• Transfer it to a pot and heat it until it's warm. Also, taste it and add more spices, if desired.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and the reserved cauliflower florets. Enjoy!

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP (VEGAN)

Steps:

• In a large 4-quart pot, saute onions in olive oil until clear.
• Pour in 6 cups of water, add seasonings and bring to a boil.
• Add celery, potatoes and carrots, and simmer over low heat until cooked.
• Place cashews and 2 cups water in a blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
• Add blended mixture to soup stock and bring to a boil, stirring consantly. Reduce heat.
• Add fresh cauliflower and peas 5 minutes before serving.

VEGAN CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Start by prepping the onion and garlic. Cut the cauliflower into florets, they can be on the large side as you can break it down as it cooks.
• In a heavy bottom pan, heat the butter over medium heat, add the onion and saute for 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
• Add the cauliflower, thyme, salt and pepper, and water/broth.
• Bring the chunky soup to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is fork tender.
• Stir in the vegan cream or plant milk and lemon juice.
• Once soup is done, let rest for 10 minutes to cool. Using an immersion blender or cup blender, puree the soup until desired consistency. Season with more salt & pepper as needed. Heat over low until warmed through as needed.
• Serve with a few reserved toasted cauliflower pieces, drizzle of vegan cream and/or fresh cracked pepper. For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or crushed mustard seeds. Pair with homemade Artisan Bread or soft and chewy Vegan Naan for soaking up the juices.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 days in a covered container. To store longer, freeze for up to 2 - 3 months.

FRANKENSTEINED VEGAN CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Chop 3/4 of the cauliflower and set aside. Slice the remaining 1/4 cauliflower and place slices in a large bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Distribute evenly on a sheet pan.
• Roast in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until evenly browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic and saute until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil.
• Remove 1/2 of the boiling broth and put it into a saucepan. Add chopped cauliflower and simmer over medium heat until cauliflower is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in peas 5 minutes before serving.
• Add potatoes, celery, and carrots to the remaining boiling broth and simmer over low heat until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Remove the chopped cauliflower and broth mixture from the heat and stir in cashews until soft. Working in batches, pour into a blender until halfway full. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into the potato and broth mixture. Repeat as necessary.
• Top each bowl with slices of roasted cauliflower.

VEGAN CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a soup pot and add the onion. Sauté over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until both are golden.
• Add the broth, cauliflower, potatoes, seasoning, and cumin. Bring to a slow boil, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat.
• To puree in a blender: Transfer the vegetables and a little of the broth, along with the beans, to a blender and puree until smooth. Do this in batches if need be. Transfer the puree back into the soup pot.
• To puree with an immersion blender: Simply insert the immersion blender into the pot and process until soup is as smoothly pureed as you can get it - it's not going to come out as smoothly as it would in a blender. Of course, if you prefer you can leave a little texture on purpose.
• Stir in enough plant-based milk to give the soup a medium-thick consistency, then add the creamer. Season with salt and pepper. Heat through over medium-low heat until piping hot, about 5 minutes, but don't bring to a simmer.
• If time allows, let the soup stand off the heat for 1 to 2 hours then heat through before serving. Top each individual serving with 2 or 3 of the garnishes.

VEGAN CAULIFLOWER AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Sauté the onion and garlic in the vegan margarine or olive oil in a large soup or stock pot over medium heat, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onions and garlic are almost soft.
• Add the diced potato and chopped cauliflower and cook for a few more minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the vegetable broth and bay leaves and bring to a simmer.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low once the mixture is simmering, cover the pot, and allow to cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Carefully remove the bay leaves, then transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth and creamy, or leave a bit of texture if desired.
• Season lightly with a bit of salt, pepper and a dash of nutmeg and reheat if needed.
• Top with grated vegan cheese and green onions, if desired, just before serving.