Curried Cauliflower Cheese Soup Food

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
• Toss the cauliflower with the oil, curry powder and salt.
• Spread onto a large, greased sheet pan and roast for 20-30 minutes or until the stems are fork-tender.
• To make the soup, saute the onion until soft and translucent. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Add the cauliflower and spices and cook for a minute or two, stirring to coat the cauliflower in the aromatics.
• Pour in the chicken stock and coconut milk if using, season with salt and pepper and allow to simmer until the cauliflower is tender.
• Blend until smooth, adjust seasoning and serve.

CAULIFLOWER CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine cauliflower, onion, broth and bouillon. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add seasonings. Pour into cauliflower mixture. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes (do not boil). If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large wide pot or medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Add the cauliflower and curry powder and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the cauliflower is well coated in spice and slightly softened, about 5 minutes more. Add the broth and 2 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
• Puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender or, working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth, being careful not to fill the carafe more than half full per batch (keep the lid cracked to allow steam to escape). Rewarm the soup over medium heat and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Ladle into 4 bowls and sprinkle with some cilantro and chopped cashews.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER & LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower, cut off the stalk and roughly chop, then cut the head into small florets. Toss a quarter of the florets in 1 tbsp oil and 1 tsp of the fennel seeds, season well, then tip into a roasting tin and set aside.
• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Heat ½ tbsp oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and add the remaining fennel seeds, toast for 2 mins, then add the lentils and the remaining cauliflower. Stir in the curry paste, then add 1 litre water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 25 mins until the cauliflower is tender and the lentils are cooked through.
• Meanwhile, put the roasting tin of cauliflower in the oven and cook for 20 mins until crisp and slightly charred. Tip the soup mixture into a food processor and blitz until smooth, tip back into the pan to warm through, adding the lemon juice and a little water if it's too thick. Tip into bowls and top with the crispy cauliflower and fennel seeds to serve.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER-CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil and water slowly to a soup pot.
• Add the onion and celery and saute over moderately low heat until the onion is golden.
• Add the potatoes, cauliflower, and enough stock or water to barely cover.
• Stir in the curry powder or garam masala.
• Bring to a simmer, then simmer gently, covered until all the vegies are tender about 20-25 minutes.
• Remove from the heat.
• With a slotted spoon, transfer half of the solid ingredients to a food processor or blender.
• Process until smoothly pureed.
• Stir back into the remaining soup.
• Add just enough milk or soy to achieve a slightly thick consistency.
• Stir in the peas and dill, then return to low heat and bring to a gently simmer.
• Sprinkle the cheese in a bit at a time, stirring in until fairly well melted each time (soy cheese may not melt as completely) Adjust the consistency with more milk or soy if necessary, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve once the soup is heated through.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder and ground cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the cauliflower, potato or rice, water or stock, and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
• Using an immersion blender, purée the soup (or you can use a regular blender, working in batches and placing a kitchen towel over the top to avoid splashing) until it is very smooth. Return to the pot, heat through, add freshly ground pepper and adjust salt. Serve, garnishing each bowl with chopped cilantro.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the cauliflower, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
• Bring vegetable stock, coconut milk, and curry paste to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the roasted vegetables, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Carefully puree the soup in a blender until it has reached your desired consistency, serve, and enjoy!

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter an 8-inch baking dish.
• Cook the cauliflower florets in boiling water until just fork-tender; drain well.
• Place/arrange the cauliflower florets in baking dish.
• In a bowl stir together the chicken soup, cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, mayo, melted butter, curry powder and black pepper until well combined; pour over the cauliflower in the dish.
• Sprinkle top with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle with the crushed cracker crumbs.
• Bake for about 25-30 minutes.

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Place cauliflower flowerets, chopped onion, and garlic in a large pot. Pour in just enough water to almost cover (but not quite) cover the cauliflower. Add boullion cubes and bring to a boil; cook until cauliflower is very tender -- about 10-12 minutes.
• Lower heat medium.
• Add in cream cheese and half and half; stir well. Add in salt, pepper, paprika and parsley; stir and heat through.
• Add in shredded cheese; stir frequently until heated through and cheese is melted.
• Remove from heat. Puree in batches in blender or food processor. Serve.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a baking sheet, toss cauliflower with vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread out, and roast until the florets turn brown, about 25 minutes.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cauliflower, water, and broth; cover, and bring to a boil. Uncover, lower heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer 3 cups cauliflower to a bowl, and set aside. Put remaining florets into a blender or food processor, add 1 teaspoon salt, and process until smooth. Stir puree into broth in pan, and reheat if necessary. Ladle soup into bowls, and top with reserved florets and parsley.

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Peel and roughly chop the carrots.
• Slice the celery.
• Peel and roughly chop the onions.
• Peel and slice the garlic.
• Cut the cauliflower into 1.5cm slices.
• Put a large pan on medium heat and add 2tb olive oil.
• Add all your chopped and sliced ingredients and mix together with a wooden spoon.
• Cook for around 10 minutes with the lid askew, until the carrots have softened but are still holding their shape, and the onion is lightly golden.
• Grate the cheddar into a bowl and put to one side for later.
• Put the stock cubes into a jug or pan and pour in 1.8 litres of boiling water from the kettle.
• Stir until the stock cubes are dissolved, then add the vegetables.
• Give the soup a good stir and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes with the lid on.
• Remove the pan from the heat.
• Season with salt and pepper and add the cheese and mustard.
• Using a hand blender or liquidizer, pulse the soup until silky smooth.
• Divide between your serving bowls and grate over some nutmeg, if you like.
• If you want to dress it up a bit, top it with some lightly fried crispy bacon.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Cook cauliflower in boiling salted water until tender-crisp.
• Drain.
• Put cauliflower in an oven-safe casserole dish.
• Combine milk, soup, mayonnaise, cheese and curry powder.
• Pour over cauliflower.
• Combine butter and cracker crumbs.
• Sprinkle over cauliflower.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

CURRY CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pot over medium heat, melt butter; add onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Sautee 5-7 minutes or until softened (do not let garlic burn).
• Add broth, wine, cauliflower, curry powder, white pepper and sugar to the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook for 10-12 minutes or until all vegetables are very soft.
• Puree using an immersion blender, or blender/food processor until smooth; should be fairly thick.
• Return to pot on low heat, and stir in the light cream and cheese. Stir until heated through and cheese is melted.
• Salt to taste.
• Serve.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER-CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onion and celery and sauté over medium-low heat until both are golden.
• Add the water with bouillon cubes, potatoes, cauliflower, and curry powder. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat.
• With a slotted spoon, transfer half of the solid ingredients to a food processor or blender. Process until smoothly pureed. Stir back into the remaining soup. Or insert an immersion blender into the soup and process until about half of the ingredients are pureed.
• Add just enough rice milk to give the soup a slightly thick consistency. Stir in the creamer, peas, and dill, then return to low heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
• Sprinkle in the cheese a little at a time, stirring until fairly well melted each time. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes longer, then serve.
• Per serving:
• Calories: 220
• Total fat: 11g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 6g
• Carbohydrate: 27g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 186mg