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Vegan and gluten free creamy cauliflower soup.
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup Without Cream or Cheese

Cream of cauliflower soup--It is healthy, vegan and gluten free. Know the secret ingredient that makes it creamy and healthy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American Inspired, International
Servings: 4
Calories: 140kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower cut into 1" to 1 ½" florets
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 small potatoes (boiled or microwaved)
  • ¼ cup cashew cream
  • 5 cup water or chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil (or other cooking oil)
  • salt and pepper
  • some finely chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
  • some chili flakes (optional for garnish)
  • bread toast (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant for about 30 sec.
  • Add onion and cook until translucent for 2-3 min.
  • Then add cauliflower florets and sauté for about 10-15 min or until tender. Let it cool for sometime.
  • In a blender or food processor, puree the cauliflower and cooked potatoes with some water.
  • Add back pureed cauliflower to the pot. Add remaining water and bring mixture to boil.
  • Once boiled, add cashew cream and season with salt and pepper. Then simmer the mixture on low heat for about 5 min.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and some chili flakes. Serve warm with whole wheat bread toast.

Notes

To make cashew cream at home, soak ⅓ cup of cashews in warm water for 1-2 hr. Then blend the soaked cashews with 2-3 tablespoon milk into a fine creamy paste. Or follow this cashew cream recipe for more details.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal