Perfectly spiced, ultra creamy, thick and fluffy is what I would describe this spiced roasted cauliflower soup. Plus is has almonds in it only to make it more nutritious, more delicious! It’s vegan, clean eating, and makes for the most comforting weeknight dinner.
While we all love pumpkins and squash for fall season, a refreshing change is always welcome! How about you?! Are you ready to transform that glorious majestic raw cauliflower into nutty, toasty, divinely flavorful roasted cauliflower soup for your dinner?
Soups are to be eaten or sipped curling on your couch under your blanket. Pour hot soup into a mug and sip, or ladle it into a bowl and act civilized – spoon it and sip.
The other day he took a wire cutter walked all over the house looking for something interesting to cut, wonder how he figured that tool is to be used for cutting wires. He almost ended up cutting the television cable wire, if not the hubby jumped from nowhere to see him hold the wire and almost cut it. Saved! Phew!
Get this feeling – winter nights, endless chit-chats with family, just laze on your couch, keep yourself warm with a cover on top. Plus a cup filled with warm, very hearty, nutty roasted cauliflower soup that has just the right amount of spice. Now that’s GOLD! The soup and the spices will keep your warm.
We went the Moroccan way to spice this cauliflower soup, but you can in fact add any of your favorite spice. Keep it simple with just salt and pepper or oomph it up with spices. Smoked paprika or turmeric, or harissa or Moroccan spice – just about any thing that you will love.
A little rant about patience of a mother and kids – feel free to scroll past this rant if you are not in mood LOL 😀
One day he split oil and all the other Pooja items all over the Pooja room when we weren’t looking for like 10 minutes.
One day when husband was trying to key in 80-90 years old wall clock(remember those vintage wooden pendulum ones that you could find in almost all Indian households those yesteryear’s ? Yeah we own a beautiful antique wall clock which belonged to my husband’s granddad’s dad!).
This wall clock needs to be keyed at regular times (once a week mostly). The little one was watching his dad key in from the dining area, suddenly he got the urge to do that himself, came running to his dad shouting “I want to do that….”, quickly climbed the sofa and pulled the pendulum down. NOOOOOOO. He actually broke it! :’(
Today he picked up bicycle grease oil and literally emptied the bottled by squeezing it all over the floor in the upstairs storage room. Husband ended up cleaning for an hour while I was busy shooting. 😀 Thank goodness he stayed at home today, if he had been to work I would have my back broken badly :O
I have no patience left anymore! He’s just started growing up, exploring and figuring out things, and I have no idea how I am going to bring him up. 🙁
I know boys…they are always exploring things trying to figure out how things work. I grew up watching my brother figure out things by dismantling what ever he could lay his hands on. Boy if brother was naughty and husband was double naughtier back(from the stories I heard from a lot of people, I figured he was naughtiest). Now…is my little one going to be anything less?! I say he is going to be a …..terror! Yeah he is super inquisitive and a big EXPLORERRRR! which btw bothers me….a LOT!
Most times when he messes up something, husband smiles and laughs about it. He starts to narrate story how he used to be, a bigger terror during his childhood days. Then I think, oh no, I should be whacking the husband every time I get angry, cause little is is what he is from his dad! After all the boy had all his dad’s genes!! 😛
Oh that’t it! END OF RANT! You know I really had to get it out! 😀 It’s healthy to express and show how you feel, isn’t it!?
How to Make Roasted Cauliflower Soup
First start off by trimming the head of one whole garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in aluminium foil.
Soak whole almonds in hot water for 45 minutes.
Cut cauliflower into smaller florets. Toss in little olive oil along with salt and pepper.
Spread cauliflower florets in baking tray and place garlic head wrapped in aluminium foil.
Bake in pre heated oven for 30 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan.
Add onions and saute until onions turn translucent. Add all the spice powders and continue to cook.
Add vegetable broth, bring it to boil.
Add roasted garlic into the pot. Squeeze out garlic paste out of the roasted garlic cloves. All blanched almonds (skin removed). Add roasted cauliflower florets as well.
Simmer and continue to cook for 15 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and fluffy.
Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Serve in soup bowls garnished with chopped roasted almond, cracked pepper, drizzle of olive oil and thyme sprigs.
Meaty cauliflower cooked in aromatic spices like harissa, pepper and cumin, almonds makes one of the most delicious and satisfying soups. If you are looking for light and satisfying dinner ideas, give this soup a try. The North African flavors in the soups makes this thick creamy soup is one satisfying meal in a bowl. Pair it with garlic bread your meal is sorted. Winters are almost gone and we are preparing for hot summer days, but soups comfort food any time of the year, right!
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Moroccan Spiced Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Almonds
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower medium sized
- 1 whole garlic head
- ½ cup blanched almonds
- 3 tablespoon harissa paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Ground pepper to taste
Garnish -
- Olive oil for drizzle
- Cracked pepper
- Chopped roasted almonds
- Thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Soak whole almonds in hot water for 45 minutes.
- First start off by trimming the head of one whole garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in aluminium foil.
- Rinse and wash cauliflower. Chop small florets.
- Cut cauliflower into smaller florets. Toss in little olive oil along with salt and pepper.
- Spread cauliflower florets in baking tray and place garlic head wrapped in aluminium foil.
- Bake in pre heated oven for 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan.
- Add onions and saute until onions turn translucent. Add all the spice powders and continue to cook.
- Add vegetable broth, bring it to boil.
- Add roasted garlic into the pot. Squeeze out garlic paste out of the roasted garlic cloves. All blanched almonds (skin removed). Add baked cauliflower florets as well.
- Simmer and continue to cook for 15 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and fluffy.
- Add salt and pepper to taste is needed. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve in soup bowls garnished with chopped roasted almond, cracked pepper, drizzle of olive oil and thyme sprigs.
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Roy
Boy o boy, I started with my monthly roundup and look what i stumbled upon. I was in splits and in tears at the same time. As I typed I held a little babble too. if these are what boys are meant to do…..What am i going to do….In this you managed to capture such gorgeous shots of the soup. Bravo
hem lata
looks yumm
jyothirajesh
Thanks Hema
sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri COrner
This is just awesome jyo.. I couldn’t stop starring at the pics!!
jyothirajesh
Thank you Sharmila. Give it a try, you’ll love it 🙂
Aleta
This is one of the yummiest looking recipes for cauliflower soup I have ever seen. The addition of coriander, cumin and almonds? Amazing. It would be absolutely perfect for this chilly day, I can’t wait to give it a try!
jyothirajesh
That is the sweet thing you could say, thank you so much Aleta, i’m glad you like the recipe
Heather
Been watching the carbs lately so I can’t wait to try this! And the spices too. P.s. gorgeous photos!
jyothirajesh
Thank you Heather!I’ve been watching carbs lately as well. I made a big batch of this soup and enjoyed it for 3 days for dinner
Maria
Woah this soup really does look perfectly thick and creamy! It must be great for sipping on a cold evening. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
jyothirajesh
Glad you liked this soup Maria. My family loved it and it was delicious
Elaine Benoit
Your photos are gorgeous Jo! This cauliflower soup looks so delicious. It’s everything I want in a cauliflower soup: spicy, creamy and smooth! Yum!
jyothirajesh
Aww that’s sweet. Thank you Elaine. So happy to hear that
Analida Braeger
This is AWESOME. It looks so rich and creamy. Who would have thought the humble cauliflower could produce such a rich soup. I want to reach through the screen for a taste, but I’ll have to make it myself!!
jyothirajesh
Thank you Analida. Glad you liked it
Anna
This is one of the best looking soups I’ve seen in my life! So smooth and creamy, and your pictures are stunning! Pinning this for sure!
jyothirajesh
I’m glad you liked the recipe, thank you Anna
Nicoletta Sugarlovespices
Yummy! This is the soup I want to hold in my hands while curled up on the couch with a blanket. Delicious and nutritious!
jyothirajesh
Thank you Nicoletta
Kelly Anthony
This looks so savory and creamy! Perfect for a fall or winter dinner!
jyothirajesh
Thank you kelly
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen
This soup looks positively luscious! Such a gorgeous texture, and the garnishes are on point. With the cooler weather we’ve had here in New York this week, this soup would be the perfect way to warm up.
jyothirajesh
This soup is great on chilly day. My family loved it. Thank you
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago
I’ve started to really like using cauliflower in lots of different ways and this soup looks like a great option. So perfect for fall!
jyothirajesh
Thank you Kathryn
Holly
This is one gorgeous bowl of coup! I love moroccan spices and they pair so perfectly with cauliflower. I’m saving the to make soon!
jyothirajesh
Thank you Holly, I love everything about Moroccan cuisine as well
Amanda Mason
This recipe looks so amazing! Absolutely gorgeous pictures!! Every ingredient sounds perfect! Can’t WAIT to try this!!
jyothirajesh
Thank you Amanda , hope you try this soup
Nicole
Your photos are always so pretty! Cauliflower is the current main ingredient these days. This soup looks delicious!
jyothirajesh
Thanks Nicole
Anna Hettick
Cauliflower soup is so different and delicious. I tried it for the first time last year and have been a huge fan ever since! I also love almonds so this recipe looks super great!
jyothirajesh
Thank you Anna. Yes cauliflower is just amazing now matter how you cook it, one of my favorite veggie