Easy Dinner
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Serves 4
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Serves 4
Warm, comforting, and oh-so-creamy - this roasted cauliflower soup is the ultimate cosy bowl for chilly nights. Golden, caramelised cauliflower meets tender potato and a hint of garlic, all slow-cooked to perfection in the Cuisinart Gourmet Pro and Cook Central 3-in-1. A quick roast in the oven brings out that nutty depth of flavour, while the slow simmer
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced (adds creaminess) 4 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
- 1 cup milk or cream (optional for extra richness) 1 tsp ground cumin (optional for warmth)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Fresh parsley or chives, to garnish
Preparation
- Set the Cuisinart Gourmet Pro oven to convection bake on 180°C.
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking tray and roast for 20-25 mins, turning halfway, until golden and slightly caramelised.
- Transfer roasted cauliflower to the slow cooker.
- Add onion, garlic, potato, cumin (if using), and stock.
- Cook on Low for 5–6 hrs or High for 3–4 hrs, until potato and cauliflower are very tender.
- Use a stick blender directly in the slow cooker to blend the soup then, stir in milk or cream (if using) and season to taste.
- Warm through for 5 more minutes if needed. Ladle into bowls and top with chopped parsley or chives.
- Optional: Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with pine nuts and paprika, or add a swirl of cream for presentation.