Mediterranean-Style Cauliflower Soup That Warms the Soul
This Mediterranean-style cauliflower soup is smooth, cozy, and full of bold flavor. Made with just a handful of pantry ingredients, it’s a healthy, plant-based dish you’ll crave all year round.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
1 head of cauliflower, chopped
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in chopped cauliflower, oregano, and cumin. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring well to coat.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20–25 minutes until cauliflower is very tender.
5. Use an immersion blender (or transfer in batches to a blender) to blend until smooth and creamy.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with toppings of choice.
Notes
For a richer texture, add 1/2 cup of cooked white beans before blending.
This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Add a drizzle of olive oil or sprinkle of paprika before serving for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg