Easy Recipe for Cauliflower Saffron Soup
David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Soup · TasteLike everything that David Scott Allen prepares for his Cocoa & Lavender blog, he makes it look easy. In the case of soups, most recipes, including this one, are relatively straightforward. Cauliflower is the base for this dish, which can be prepared for vegetarians using a vegetable broth. The butter gives the Cauliflower Saffron Soup a rich mouthfeel, and the saffron adds a touch of spicy decadence.
Cauliflower Saffron Soup
Butter gives this soup a rich mouthfeel, and the saffron adds a touch of spicy decadence.
Equipment
- blender or immersion blender
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 2 large sweet onions chopped
- 2 large cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 tsp saffron threads coarsely crumbled
- 8 cups chicken broth more if needed
- salt to taste
- fresh chives chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter or olive oil in a large, heavy stockpot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until very tender but not brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add cauliflower pieces; stir to coat and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add saffron and stir, then add broth.
- Bring to a simmer over high heat.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until cauliflower pieces are very tender, about 30-40 minutes.
- Working in batches, purée cauliflower mixture in a blender until smooth.
- Transfer cauliflower purée to a large saucepan. Season to taste with salt.
- Bring to a simmer before serving.
- If the soup is too thick, add some more broth.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with chives and serve.
Notes
The soup can be made a day ahead of time and refrigerated. Just reheat at a slow simmer before serving.Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegetarian dish.This recipe serves 10-12 as a first course.
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6 Comments
Well, you know from first experience how easy – and good – this is! My post is coming out this weekend!
Of course those are my two favourite words in the kitchen…easy and good! Looking forward to your post.
Hi Caroline, I follow David’s blog and enjoy his wonderful recipes and passion for good food and wine. I bet this cauliflower soup is wonderful with saffron. You have a beautiful blog.
Thank Cheri! We love the way David writes for Cocoa & Lavender, and the way he makes you salivate over every culinary creation. Do try this soup it is delicious.
Love this recipe: easy, healthy, hearthy!
Anna
Hello we agree David’s Cocoa & Lavender recipe is delicious AND easy – my favourite type of cooking.