This soup delivers great flavour and consistency. A comforting soup for any chilly day. It can also be made vegan by swapping out the butter for olive oil.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cauliflower, Soup, Vegan option
Servings: 8people
Calories: 0.149kcal
Author: Cheryl of ApronsOnPeople.com
Equipment
Dutch oven
Immersion blender
Ingredients
1headCauliflower
2mediumCarrots
2stocksCelery, chopped
4cupsWater
4tspBetter than Bouillon soup base, vegetable
3tbspButter
3tbspAll-purpose flour
1pinchSalt
1pinchBlack pepper, fresh-ground
1pinchCayenne pepper
1can Coconut milk, 400 mL
Instructions
In a heavy bottom pot (preferably a Dutch oven), combine finely chopped cauliflower, carrot, and celery.
Stir in water and bouillon immediately and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until vegetables are fork tender.
In a large saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour, salt, pepper and cayenne to make a roux. Stir constantly adding the coconut milk and bring to a slow boil. Continue to stir until thickened.
Remove the sauce from heat and incorporate into the vegetable broth by stirring until creamy in appearance.
Remove the soup from the heat and using an immersion blender, cream together the contents. Serve immediately.