Description
Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Boursin Soup combines French-inspired elegance with rustic comfort. Hearty ingredients and simple techniques deliver a luxurious bowl that delights palates with rich, smooth flavors you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 cups cauliflower florets
- 5.2 oz (150 g) Boursin cheese (garlic and herbs)
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsps olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground cumin (or more to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Lemon juice, to serve
- Additional salt to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
- Roasting: Spread cauliflower florets on the sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, turning halfway to achieve even caramelization and tender texture.
- Flavor Base: In a deep pot, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, add minced garlic, stirring to prevent burning.
- Building Depth: Pour vegetable stock into the pot, incorporate ground cumin, paprika, and additional seasonings. Add roasted cauliflower and simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Transformation: Blend the mixture until smooth and velvety using a blender or immersion tool, allowing it to cool slightly for optimal consistency.
- Finishing Touch: Return soup to low heat, whisk in Boursin cheese until completely melted, creating a rich and creamy base.
- Serving: Pour into bowls, garnish with reserved roasted florets and a squeeze of citrus to brighten the complex flavors.
Notes
- Roasting Magic: Caramelization transforms cauliflower’s bland flavor into a nutty, sweet profile, enhancing overall soup depth and complexity.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain 400°F for optimal roasting, ensuring florets develop golden-brown edges without burning or becoming mushy.
- Cheese Blending Technique: Incorporate Boursin slowly and whisk continuously to prevent clumping and create a smooth, creamy texture.
- Garnish Strategy: Reserve some roasted florets for topping to add textural contrast and visual appeal, elevating the soup’s presentation and taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer.
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg