Description
Let’s make a Norwegian-style vegan cauliflower soup! This one is so simple and full of savory goodness that elevates the mild cauliflower.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup sliced leek (just the white part)
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 large head of cauliflower, chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon grains of paradise (optional)
- 1/2 cup cashews (well blended with 1 cup water)
Instructions
- Sauté onion and leek in olive oil until translucent.
- Add the crushed red pepper and garlic, sauté for a few more minutes.
- Add vegetable stock, water, salt and pearl of paradise. Bring to a boil.
- Add cauliflower, simmer until tender (15 min. or so).
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly. Blend the soup mixture in a blender, return to pot.
- Blend cashews and water in blender, and add to soup mixture. Season to taste.
Notes
Use less water, if the cauliflower is medium to small. This recipe is based on a large cauliflower.