Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Garlic

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Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Garlic

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oven: 400ºF

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower chopped into florets
  • 1 head garlic
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 carrot peeled and diced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 c vegetable broth
  • 15 oz coconut milk

Instructions

1

Cut the top off the head of garlic, revealing a small portion of each clove. Lightly drizzle with olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil.

2

Toss the cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet.

3

Bake the cauliflower and garlic for 30 minutes.

4

Heat remaining olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions. Cook until translucent (a few minutes).

5

Add carrots and celery. Cook for a few minutes. Add paprika and salt.

6

Add vegetable broth, and bring to a boil.

7

Add roasted cauliflower and garlic to the pot (squeeze the garlic paste out of the cloves)

8

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

9

Remove from heat and puree until smooth with an immersion blender.

10

Add coconut milk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.