Lemon parsley pesto brings the perfect pop of color and flavor to this simple (and incredibly inexpensive) roasted cauliflower soup. If you’re short on time, you can easily skip the croutons and still have a stellar soup.
Reprinted with permission from Frugal Vegan: Affordable, Easy & Delicious Vegan Cooking by Katie Koteen and Kate Kasbee, Page Street Publishing Co. ©2017. Photo credit: Allie Lehman.
What to serve with this soup: This is a delicious soup to pair with just about any of our sandwiches or wraps.
Frugal Vegan is available wherever books are sold
Katie Koteen and Kate Kasbee are your guides to changing up your vegan cooking routine using less expensive ingredients. T
here’s a meal idea for every time of day, whether it’s a hearty breakfast of Pineapple Scones or Biscuits and Gravy; a Backyard BBQ Bowl or Crunchy Thai Salad for lunch; or Beer Battered Avocado and Black Bean Tacos, Mushroom Stroganoff or Chickpea Curry for dinner. Learn more about this book following the recipe box.
Explore more …
- Vegan Cauliflower Recipes
- Vegan Cream of Cauliflower Soup
- Indian-Spiced Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew
- Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini, Lime & Cilantro
Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Lemon Parsley Pesto
Lemon parsley pesto brings the perfect pop of color and flavor to this simple roasted cauliflower soup.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, roughly cut into 2-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 medium yellow onions, halved and sliced thin (about 3 cups)
- ½ tsp thyme
- 5 cups vegetable broth (see Note)
Croutons
- ½ baguette, cut in ½-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Lemon Parsley Pesto
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley (about 1 cup), stems removed
- 1 lemon, zest and juice (about 2 tablespoons, or to taste)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the cauliflower in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Pour out onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until just lightly browned and soft. Set aside the parchment-lined baking sheet to use for the croutons.
- When the cauliflower has been in the oven for about 20 minutes, you can start cooking the onions. Heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven or soup pot. Add the onion and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the onions are very soft but not browned. Add the thyme, vegetable broth and roasted cauliflower.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Working in small batches, transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth or at desired smoothness. I like to keep mine a little on the chunky side.
- In the meantime, toss the baguette in 1 teaspoon of olive oil and add a little salt and pepper. Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 5 minutes; toss and bake another 2 to 3 minutes until just barely browned.
- To make the pesto, combine the parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil in the small bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Drizzle the soup with pesto, top with croutons, and serve.
Notes
For broth, you can also use 5 cups water with 2 good-quality vegan bouillon cubes.
Host movie night with a delicious snack like Salted Peanut Butter Popcorn, or indulge in Chocolate Coconut Cream Puffs for dessert. With practical tips and approachable recipes, Frugal Vegan will help you create stunning plant-based meals that’ll not only save you money, but save you time in the kitchen, too.
See lots more vegan soups & stews.
Leave a Reply