Frankensteined Vegan Cauliflower Soup Food

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.

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.