Roasted Cauliflower & Apple Soup
 
 
An unusual flavour combo that just works. Caramelized cauliflower and sweet, tart apple make this hearty, healthy, stick-to-your-ribs soup.
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • Roasted veggies:
  • 1 large head of cauliflower, broken into small florets
  • 2 sweet apples (such as Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of thyme
  • Salt & pepper
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  • 1 onion, peeled and diced
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh sage
  • Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
  • 5 cups chicken (or vegetable) stock
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil. Place cauliflower and apple pieces on baking tray and drizzle with olive oil, cinnamon, thyme, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Roast for about 20 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. In a large, heavy bottomed pot, saute onion in butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, sage and chili flakes and cook for another 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
  3. Transfer onion mixture to a blender (or alternatively use an immersion blender). Add chicken stock, roasted cauliflower and apples, and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer back to pot to keep warm, or serve immediately.
Recipe by Port and Fin at https://portandfin.com/roasted-cauliflower-apple-soup/