Best Creamless Cauliflower Leek Soup Recipes

CREAMLESS CAULIFLOWER LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat, and saute the leeks, cauliflower, garlic, and thyme for about 10 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
• 2. Remove the soup from heat. Blend the soup with an immersion blender or hand mixer. If the soup is too thin, add oatmeal to thicken. Season with salt and pepper, and lemon juice, if using.

KAT'S CAULIFLOWER LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Melt coconut oil with olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Cook and stir leeks and garlic in hot oil mixture until leeks are translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Stir cauliflower, carrots, and potato into leek mixture; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Pour vegetable broth into the pot, bring to a simmer, and cover the pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer broth until vegetables are completely tender, 10 to 20 minutes.
• Pour broth mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.
• Return puree to pot and place over low heat. Stir coconut milk, black pepper, nutmeg, and allspice into the puree. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Stir garlic and vegetable oil together in a small bowl. Arrange cauliflower florets on a baking sheet; pour oil mixture over cauliflower. Toss to coat.
• Bake cauliflower in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
• Melt butter in a 4-quart stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir leeks and flour in the melted butter until fragrant and well blended, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cauliflower, chicken stock, and cream; simmer until flavors have combined, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir chervil, salt, and pepper into the soup; simmer until desired thickness, 10 to 15 more minutes.

LOW CARB CAULIFLOWER LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat, and saute the leeks, cauliflower, and garlic for about 10 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
• Remove the soup from heat. Blend the soup with an immersion blender or hand mixer. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the heavy cream, and continue blending until smooth.

LOW-CARB CAULIFLOWER AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine cauliflower florets, garlic cloves, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a 1-gallon zip-top bag. Seal bag and shake until florets are evenly coated. Empty bag onto a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven, stirring a couple of times to ensure even cooking, for 30 minutes.
• Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium heat. Add leeks and onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and roasted cauliflower and garlic. Cook until cauliflower is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add whipping cream and puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Cook until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• Serve topped with Cheddar cheese and bacon bits.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Halve the leeks lengthwise, then slice them into half-moon shapes approximately 1/2-inch thick. Rinse the leeks thoroughly to remove any dirt.
• In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until they're tender. Do not let brown.
• Add the cauliflower and chicken broth. Turn heat to high and bring to boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until cauliflower is tender. Add the yogurt and return the soup almost to a boil. Remove from heat.
• Purée the soup, in blender or food processor, as finely as possible. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Add milk to thin if needed, and return to pan and reheat over medium heat.
• Serve.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a stock pan. Add leeks and cauliflower stems, simmer until slightly softened. Add chicken stock.
• Once leeks and cauli stems are softened somewhat, add florets and continue to cook until all are softened.
• Using immersion blender, puree all ingredients to desired consistency.
• Add freshly grated nutmeg (I use about half); heat through.
• Serve with salt and pepper.