Savory leeks come together with tender cauliflower to form your latest soup obsession. Introducing my Zesty Cauliflower Leek Soup, a creamy, vegetarian-friendly soup that's made from just a few simple and healthy ingredients. When the weather turns cold, I love reaching for this soup to instantly warm me up in minutes. Make a big batch at the beginning of the week, and you'll have the most delicious soup ready in minutes!
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 Leeks chopped - both the green and white parts
- 3-4 Cloves Garlic mashed
- ¼ - ½ Teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
- ½ Teaspoon Nutmeg
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- ¾ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Large Head Cauliflower broken into florets
- 4 Cups Broth of Choice this makes a thicker soup - if you prefer a thinner soup, use 5 cups of broth
- ¾ Cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
For Garnishing:
- Fresh Parsley chopped
- Olive Oil drizzled
- Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- To make this soup, start by heating a large pot, on the stove, over medium heat, and add in the olive oil.
- While the pot is heating up, wash and chop the leeks, using both the whites and the greens, and mash the garlic.
- Then, add the chopped leeks and mashed garlic to the hot oil and cook for about 5-6 minutes, until the leeks begin to soften.
- Then, stir in the chili flakes, nutmeg, black pepper, and sea salt. Add in the cauliflower and broth, then place the cover on the pot.
- Allow the soup to cook, covered, for about 25 minutes. Then, turn the heat off.
- Remove the cover and stir in the freshly-grated parmesan cheese.
- Then, transfer the soup to a blender and blend until it's pureed and smooth. I like to leave a little bit of texture in the soup, but the consistency is up to you. You can also use a hand-held immersion blender for this.
- Once the soup has reached your desired consistency, taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed.
- Finally, divide the soup amongst bowls, garnish with some chopped parsley, parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired, then serve and enjoy!
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