Ingredients
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1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
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2 large shallots, halved lengthwise
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6 cloves garlic, smashed
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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½ teaspoon salt, divided
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4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, warmed
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 tablespoons pine nuts or sliced almonds, toasted
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Crushed red pepper & chopped fresh oregano for garnish
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine cauliflower, shallots, garlic, cumin, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt on a large rimmed baking sheet; toss until fully coated. Spread in an even layer. Roast for 15 minutes; remove and discard garlic. Stir the vegetables and continue roasting until caramelized and tender, about 10 minutes more.
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Reserve 1/2 cup roasted cauliflower florets for garnish. Working in batches, combine the remaining cauliflower mixture, warm broth and butter in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids). Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape; place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a large saucepan. (Alternatively, combine the cauliflower mixture, warmed broth and butter in a large saucepan. Using an immersion blender, process until smooth, 5 to 7 minutes.) Bring the soup to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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Divide evenly among 4 bowls; top with the reserved cauliflower florets and sprinkle with pine nuts (or almonds). Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Garnish with crushed red pepper and oregano, if desired.
To make ahead
Refrigerate soup (Steps 1-2) for up to 5 days or freeze for up 2 months. Reheat and add garnishes (Step 3) when ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
246 | Calories |
20g | Fat |
16g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups | |
Calories 246 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Total Fat 20g | 26% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
Vitamin A 1431IU | 29% |
Sodium 472mg | 21% |
Potassium 571mg | 12% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.