Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Preparation 20 Minutes
Cook 45 Minutes
Serves 4-6
Method
- Cut cauliflower roughly into pieces, toss with half the oil and cumin. Season well. Spread onto a lined oven tray and roast at 180°C for 25 minutes or until tender.
- Heat remaining oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic, cooking until onion is tender. Add roasted cauliflower pieces, potatoes and the stock. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- When potatoes are tender, puree soup with a food processor or handheld blender, until smooth and creamy. Return to heat until required.
- For walnut crumb, heat oil in a frying pan and toast breadcrumbs and walnuts until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly, then stir in parsley and currants. Season well. Serve hot soup with a scattering of crumbs.
Ingredients
800g cauliflower
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp cumin seeds
Salt flakes & freshly ground black pepper
1 onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 starchy potatoes, peeled and chopped
1.5L chicken stock
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup finely chopped or torn day old sourdough bread
1/4 cup SUNBEAM Walnuts, roughly chopped
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 tbsp SUNBEAM Currants
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Microwave Instructions
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