Savory Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup with Toasted Hazelnuts

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Savory Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup with Toasted Hazelnuts

This savory roasted garlic and cauliflower soup with toasted hazelnuts is a delicious and easy to make vegetarian dish. The combination of the sweetness of the roasted garlic and the nutty flavor of the toasted hazelnuts adds a wonderful depth of flavor. The soup is creamy and comforting, perfect for a cold winter evening.

Ingredients:

  • 2 heads of garlic, roasted
  • 1 head of cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place garlic on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Remove from oven and let cool.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add cauliflower and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add vegetable broth, cumin, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Using an immersion blender or food processor, blend mixture until smooth.
  5. Stir in roasted garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Toast hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, stirring often. Remove from heat and let cool.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with toasted hazelnuts. Enjoy!