Best Cauliflower Soup With Cumin And Lime Recipes

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CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH TOASTED CUMIN AND LIME



Cauliflower Soup with Toasted Cumin and Lime image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Quick & Easy     Lime     Cauliflower     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 cups, serving 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 teaspoon cuminseed
1 onion, chopped fine
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups chopped cauliflower (about half of a medium head)
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a dry small skillet cook the cuminseed over moderate heat, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it is fragrant and several shades darker, being careful not to let it burn, and transfer it to a sheet of wax paper. Let the cuminseed cool, fold the wax paper over it, and with a rolling pin crush it to a coarse powder.
  • In a heavy saucepan cook the onion in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened. Add the cauliflower, the broth, and the water and simmer the mixture, covered, for 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender. In a blender or food processor purée the mixture in batches, return it to pan, and stir in the half-and-half, the lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat the soup over low heat, stirring, until it is hot, but do not let it boil, ladle it into bowls, and sprinkle it with the cuminseed powder to taste.

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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This mildly cheesy cauliflower soup is a favorite of mine. I make it often in summer, although it's good anytime. -Karen Brown, West Lafayette, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (tops only)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
2-1/4 cups frozen cauliflower, thawed and chopped
2 cups 1% milk
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons dry sherry, optional
1 tablespoon minced chives

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. , Add cauliflower; simmer for 2 minutes. Add the milk and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in sherry if desired. Garnish with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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The color of sunflowers, this gently spiced soup comes from Yasmin Khan's "Zaitoun: Recipes From the Palestinian Kitchen," in which Ms. Khan explains that cauliflower is elemental in Palestinian cooking. Here, cauliflower florets and leaves are roasted in the oven with cumin and coriander until browned, the vegetable's deep, nutty flavors coaxed out by the heat. Reserve some roasted florets and leaves for garnish, then simmer the remaining cauliflower mixture with turmeric and potato, which adds creamy texture to this thick, velvety soup. Sprinkle the soup with any remaining cauliflower, crunchy toasted almonds and as much fresh parsley as you'd like.

Provided by Mayukh Sen

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), stem discarded, florets cut into 2-inch pieces, leaves reserved (if available)
2 medium white onions, halved and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
Sea salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons salted butter
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 large potato (about 14 ounces), skin on, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 quart vegetable or chicken stock
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the chopped cauliflower, any cauliflower leaves and the onions on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with cumin, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together, then arrange in an even layer. Roast until the cauliflower is browned and cooked through but still has some bite, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the potato and turmeric, add the stock and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook until the potato is soft, about 10 minutes.
  • When the cauliflower is done, reserve about 1 cup cauliflower for the topping (including leaves, if you have them) and add the remaining cauliflower and onions to the soup. Return the soup to a simmer and cook until flavors meld, about 5 minutes. Blitz with an immersion blender until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes. When you are ready to serve, ladle the soup into warmed bowls. Top with the reserved roasted cauliflower and a scattering of almonds and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 266, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1006 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH CUMIN AND LIME



Cauliflower Soup With Cumin and Lime image

Slightly adapted from an Epicurious recipe. Can be made vegan/parve by substituting margarine for the butter and a non dairy creamer for the half and half.

Provided by Ariella

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 large onion, chopped fine
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 1/2 cups chopped cauliflower (a smallish head, a little larger than a softball)
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup water
1/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 limes, juice of

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan cook the onion in one tablespoon of the butter over moderate heat, stirring, until it is softened. Add the cauliflower, the broth and the water and simmer the mixture, covered, for 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
  • In a blender or food processor purée the mixture in batches, return it to pan, and stir in the half-and-half, the lime juice, vinegar, remaining butter and salt and pepper to taste. Heat the soup over low heat, stirring, until it is hot, but do not let it boil, ladle it into bowls, and sprinkle it with the cumin powder to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 36.7, Sodium 239.6, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.8, Protein 3.5

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