5 from 39 votes
Silky Vegan Cauliflower Soup
Silky Vegan Cauliflower Soup is made by simmering cauliflower florets with garlic, thyme, and vegetable stock, then blending the mixture until smooth. Incorporating light coconut milk enriches the creamy texture without dairy, and garnishing with pomegranate seeds and fresh thyme adds a pleasant contrast in flavor and appearance. This soup offers a smooth, mild flavor profile suitable for a light starter or a comforting bowl during cooler days.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
184 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
European
Ingredients
- 1 small head cauliflower about 500 g or 1 lb, or 1/2 head large cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 prigs thyme
- 350 ml or 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock or water
- 120 ml or 1/2 cups coconut milk light
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 4 tablespoons pomegranate seeds to garnish
- thyme to garnish, 2 sprigs
Instructions
- Divide the cauliflower head into florets or roughly chop it. You can use the leaves if you want but they will change the color of the soup. If you want your cauliflower soup to be purely white like on the picture, discard the leaves.
- Sautée minced garlic in olive oil in a large skillet until fragrant, for about 2 minutes. Add vegetable stock or water, thyme sprigs and cauliflower florets. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the cauliflower is nice and !
- Discard the thyme and blend until smooth, using an immersion blender or food processor. You might want to work in batches.
- Add light coconut milk and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and fresh thyme. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Store any leftover soup in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three months for future meals.
Nutrition Information
Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
791mg
(33%)
Potassium
466mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
69.5mg
(77%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 791mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 69.5mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.