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Genius Cauliflower Soup From Paul Bertolli
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393 Reviews
arlenekrumholz
July 23, 2024
this is a fabulous elegant soup just exactly as is,
and also with added cumin, turmeric, garlic to taste
and also with added cumin, turmeric, garlic to taste
Jasser A.
June 10, 2024
Why does anyone like this? it doesn't taste like anything.
Nancy M.
June 10, 2024
I agree. I tried it several times because of all the positive comments, thinking I was missing the point. But, actually, it is pointless. If you added bacon and scallions and maybe some parm it might be interesting, but that is a completely different soup.
Regine
July 20, 2023
Sometimes, less is more, and this recipe perfectly exemplifies this. A delicate soup which takes time, but elevates a simple dish to dinner party status. Next time, I'll try the suggestion of salting the onions as they cook. I also want to try leeks instead of onions or combined to them. It would be interesting adding a touch of sorrel, if available. Any other change, I feel, would ruin the delicate flavour.
Eileen
June 1, 2023
A local restaurant has a signature cauliflower soup and published the directions on Twitter. It's this soup, possibly less onion and less water: olive oil, one onion, two heads cauliflower. The chef salts the onion as it is cooking in the olive oil. I have made it exactly like this and also by adding obvious things: rosemary, butter, cheese, capers, cream - just one at a time. The doctored soup is never as good as the pure thing. It is fantastic. If yours is not I suggest more salt, less water, or higher quality cauliflower.
MissMunchkin
April 19, 2023
wonderful soup! I added a pinch of white pepper to give it a little omf .I definitely will do it again. thanks !
Eliza
March 1, 2023
Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the recipe. This soup goes miles and is very versatile to dress up as you like. I put my own twist on it and made it with 6 oz of leeks instead of onion. Since the recipe strongly recommends really fresh cauliflower this is impossible for me if it’s not in season. I did 2/3 cauliflower 1/3 baby cauliflower to give it that fresh flavor but not be overtly sweet. It is really good and it does not need any broth if you follow the proportions of the recipe and cook it like it’s states.
Helaine
February 19, 2023
I decided to trust the recommendation not to change the recipe even though it was hard to imagine this soup not needing a boost of some kind. I just love recipes that are deceptively simple, containing few ingredients but due to the technique packing a flavorful punch. This soup is delicious! I will be making it again.
Djbrilz05
February 15, 2023
Absolutely delicious! I topped with scallions and added extra fresh ground pepper and salt. This is a keeper.
sharon B.
February 14, 2023
Whooo boy. This is 100% a keeper. Followed others’ suggestions and used vege broth with a splash of chix and water, but followed the instructions exactly. Outstanding! This will be the go to for the soup course at dinner parties. Top it with truffle salt…bacon…candied, spiced nuts…generous parmigiana. Can’t go wrong.
It’s perfectly understated, yet tasty and satisfying. So very good.
It’s perfectly understated, yet tasty and satisfying. So very good.
TBlankley
February 12, 2023
I was very disappointed by the outcome from this recipe. I had decided that the absence of flavor might be due to a less than very fresh cauliflower head but reading the other reviews makes me realize that the flavorless result was not solely my own experience.
Eileen
June 1, 2023
The soup does need a lot of salt. As with another similar recipe, add the salt to the onions as they are sweating in the olive oil. I think you get more flavor that way.
Bonnie
February 8, 2023
This is quite similar to a better NYTimes recipe that seriously upgrades flavor by combining with a quickly made rosemary oil. Chicken broth and lemon (they say zest, I prefer juice) make the soup hauntingly flavorful instead of bland.
khart
January 25, 2023
My soup came out without much flavor. My friend used chicken broth and hers was better than my version. Does anyone know the calorie count for this soup so I can log it into Noom?
Teresa W.
January 26, 2023
Hi @khart, its 64 calories per cup if you made it exactly from the recipe according to my recipe calculator which is obviously just an estimate - but hopefully helpful. I love this soup, it does need the best of ingredients and while I have decided over the years not to use chicken broth, I do like it with toppings like pesto or something like a pico de Gallo. Hope this is helpful.
Karenteacher
February 5, 2023
If you enter the ingredients into Noom as a custom dish, Noom will provide a calorie count.
Davish
November 8, 2022
If you’ve ever ordered potato soup and thought mm-mm good, then this healthier version of Warm goodness will definitely be a winner. Loved it down to the last drop.
Gloria
June 19, 2022
What a waste of time.No flavor. Not inedible, but now I have to make a meal that has taste and substance. Look elsewhere....
Marden
December 30, 2021
Just made this favorite recipe again for the umpteenth time. I usually follow exact directions but today since our family is battling the flu, I added a whole bulb of garlic to the steaming cauliflower. Hoping the medicinal properties of the garlic will speed the healing along. The flavor is still mild and absolutely delicious!
Julie B.
December 30, 2021
I love this soup. I often top it with truffle oil (not too much!) and it's just so warm and cozy on a cold night. It's simple, yes, but therein lies the beauty. It's a wonderful expression of cauliflower. Follow the recipe - I can't imagine using any sort of stock, I think it would take away from the pure taste. I have tried substituting leeks and shallots for the onion, and decidedly prefer using a sweet white onion, which compliments but doesn't overwhelm the cauliflower. So easy to make too. An absolute winner.
Cheryl Z.
October 29, 2021
I was dubious, but if you follow these directions faithfully this soup is superb.
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