CATEGORY:
Soups
SERVES:
4-6
Hazelnut And Roasted Cauliflower Soup
INGREDIENTS
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup whole hazelnuts
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Hazelnut oil for drizzling
METHOD / INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread cauliflower on baking sheet in a single layer. Simultaneously spread whole hazelnuts on a corner of the baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring cauliflower once halfway through.
- In a large pot, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 4-5 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Transfer roasted cauliflower to the pot. Add broth and rosemary sprigs.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Remove rosemary sprigs.
- Use an immersion blender to puree until completely smooth. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Roughly chop roasted hazelnuts.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped hazelnuts and a drizzle of hazelnut oil.