Best Cheesy Cauliflower Kale And Quinoa Soup Recipes

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER, KALE AND QUINOA SOUP

Steps:

• Brown bacon in the bottom of a heavy stock pot.
• When bacon is crisp, don't bother draining. Add the carrots and onions to the stock pot and continue cooking 2-3 minutes. You may note a few bits of the bacon or veggies clinging to the bottom of the pot.
• These will come loose when the chicken stock is added and deglazes the pan.
• Add the chicken stock and bring the pot to a boil, stirring to loosen anything that may be sticking at the bottom of the pan.
• Once everything is moving freely, add the cauliflower and kale and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Simmer for 15 minutes and then add the quinoa, cream cheese, cheddar and cream.
• Stir until cheeses have melted and all ingredients are completely incorporated. Remove from heat.
• Serve with optional garnishes of additional shredded cheese and sliced green onions.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and parsley, then pour in chicken broth. Add cauliflower and thyme; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until cauliflower and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from the stove and let cool for 15 minutes.
• Process 2 cups soup at a time in a food processor until smooth; return to the pot. Add milk, half-and-half, and cream; whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add Cheddar cheese and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and soup is hot, about 5 minutes longer.

QUINOA WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND KALE

Steps:

• 1. Peel and smash 1 garlic clove.
• 2. Bring broth and garlic to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat to med-high, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the quinoa absorbs the broth.
• 3. Slice cauliflower into 1/2 inch thick slabs, then chop into bite-sized pieces. The flat slices will brown and caramelize better than florets. Slice remaining garlic. Cut the stems out of the kale leaves and chop into 1 inch squares.
• 4. Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add garlic slices. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Add cauliflower cut-sides down. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower browns slightly. Flip the cauliflower, sprinkle with 1 teaspoons salt, and cook for another 5 minutes. Turn the heat up to med-high if necessary. The cauliflower should be cooked, but still have a crunch to it. Remove the cauliflower from the skillet and set aside.
• 5. Heat 1 tablespoons in the skillet and add chopped kale. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring frequently for 2 minutes, or until the kale turns bright green and starts to wilt. Add the cauliflower back to the skillet and mix.
• 6. Serve the quinoa topped with the cauliflower and kale. Sprinkle with seasame seeds and garnish with garlic scapes, if available.