Description
Roasted cauliflower and boursin soup brings French comfort to winter dining. Creamy, velvety ingredients blend perfectly, delivering rich flavors that warm souls while delighting taste buds in one elegant bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4–5 cups cauliflower florets
- 5.2 ounces (150 grams) Boursin cheese (Garlic and Herbs)
- 4 cups vegetable stock
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Additional salt to taste
Cooking Liquids and Finishing:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Lemon juice, to serve
Instructions
- Elevate your culinary experience by heating the oven to a toasty 400°F (205°C), preparing a foil-lined baking sheet for effortless cleanup.
- Distribute cauliflower florets across the sheet, cascading olive oil generously and seasoning with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, rotating midway to ensure even caramelization and tender texture.
- Meanwhile, warm the remaining olive oil in a deep pot, introducing chopped onions and transforming them into translucent gems. Introduce minced garlic, stirring vigilantly to prevent scorching.
- Infuse the pot with vegetable stock, incorporating ground cumin, paprika, and additional seasoning. Merge the roasted cauliflower into this aromatic liquid, allowing a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the mixture to cool slightly, then transform into a silky purée using a blender or immersion tool, creating a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Reintroduce the soup to low heat, welcoming creamy Boursin cheese. Whisk passionately until the cheese dissolves completely, creating a rich, indulgent base.
- Ladle the soup into waiting bowls, optionally adorning with reserved roasted florets. Enhance with a vibrant citrus squeeze, promising a tantalizing brightness that elevates this sumptuous creation.
Notes
- Roasting transforms ordinary cauliflower into a caramelized, sweet ingredient that elevates the soup’s depth and complexity.
- Blending techniques matter tremendously, with immersion or standard blenders creating different textural experiences depending on personal preference.
- Boursin cheese introduces a luxurious, creamy element that seamlessly melds with roasted cauliflower’s nutty undertones, creating an unexpectedly sophisticated flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer.
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg