5 Ingredients or Fewer
Genius Cauliflower Soup From Paul Bertolli
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360 Reviews
keithcancook
February 3, 2021
I have made this as written several times,and then I started to tweek it.
Added leeks,grated peeled apples...then blended,I have put Paquin chili,pancette,curry powder,Parma rind,poached shredded chicken...all made the soup even better..endless posdibilities
Added leeks,grated peeled apples...then blended,I have put Paquin chili,pancette,curry powder,Parma rind,poached shredded chicken...all made the soup even better..endless posdibilities
Martha F.
February 2, 2021
I was doubtful that this soup could be as good as the reviews rate it. It's just tooo simple and has very few spices. But I made it as written and to my great surprise, it's subtly delicious! And it's so simple to make. It's magic that there is such favor from such few ingredients. I will be making this recipe often -I highly recommend trying it - as written.
Ann
October 18, 2020
Fantastic soup. I was skeptical, given the limited ingredients and my propensity to roast vegetables first, but decided to try the recipe as written. It is delicious and so easy to make. Using purple cauliflower yields a beautiful color. A drizzle of olive oil on top with a few sautéed florets and it is food photography worthy!
ckyatl
October 6, 2020
Easy to make and delicious. Followed recipe and at the end added 1/2 tsp. of mushroom "better than bullion". Creamy and rich, my whole family loved it.
Bluerroses
April 11, 2020
Stellar! I've made this twice. The first time, I made a gorgeous soup with purple cauliflower to celebrate lesbian friends' engagement. Tonight, I made a double batch for my husband and I and for a friend with cancer. It was simple, elegant and satifying. Note: I neglected to leave the top off for the 20 minute cooking segment. It didn't hurt the soup at all. Also, at the end, I added quite a bit of salt and a tablespoon of white miso, which balanced the flavor..
Marden
March 25, 2020
This soup is most delicious, creamy and gentle flavored. I followed this genius recipe exactly and it is truly wonderful!👍
Marden
March 25, 2020
This soup is most delicious, creamy and gentle flavored. I followed this genius recipe exactly and it is truly wonderful!
Scott C.
November 5, 2019
Lovely and delicious soup. Surprisingly tasty and elegant. Avoid adding final half cup of water, otherwise soup will be too thin. In fact, I cooked out some of the liquid in the end over a very low flame, which helped give the soup a bit more body. Serve with a drop of harissa, some home made croutons, and a thin stream of EVOO or browned butter to top it all off. Guests were VERY impressed that such a creamy, satisfying soup was the product of so few ingredients. Will definitely add this to my fall rotation. Thanks to Paul Bertolli!
Leslie M.
October 15, 2019
My sister in law just made this soup and it is so yummy. She said it was incredibly easy to make. I can’t wait to make it!
Tammy G.
September 21, 2019
This is a weekly dish in our house. Amazingly simple and absolutely delicious. For those fellow food enthusiasts who are using an immersion blender, I recommend trying to use a vita mix or blender - I’ve tried both multiple times and the vita mix makes an enormous difference in consistency. Even so, with the immersion blender it’s still a delight!
salena
April 20, 2019
Easy and excellent. I used an immersion blender and garnished with small pieces of roasted cauliflower and chives. This would be an great amuse bouche served in small glasses.
DC's P.
December 6, 2018
I agree with the others who say this recipe is delicious in all its simplicity. Love this recipe.
Evelyn H.
November 10, 2018
Pleasantly surprised! Followed exactly except for the use of an immersion blender
SeeSee
June 26, 2018
I’ve had my eye on this recipe for awhile.
Now I’m kicking myself for not trying it sooner. It is so very good in all its simplicity. Yes, you can add all the other things but if you just follow the recipe, it’s delicious! (I used a stick blender with success)
Now I’m kicking myself for not trying it sooner. It is so very good in all its simplicity. Yes, you can add all the other things but if you just follow the recipe, it’s delicious! (I used a stick blender with success)
Todd F.
January 9, 2018
I was skeptical that this would be flavorful enough. I also balked at what seemed to me the slow extra steps. I took only a few shortcuts (coarse onion chop, pressure lid, stick blender in pot, no rests), but must say I’m extremely impressed how creamy the texture and how each ingredient shines clear and clean. Hard to believe no dairy. A genius recipe. Use great olive oil: a real spotlight for it.
shayna
December 30, 2017
I could not believe how delicious this was! We devoured it! It will be my go-to anytime I have a cauliflower "on the brink". I sprinkled a little nutritional yeast on top and my husband used some parmesan--both were great. Will definitely make many times in the future. Thanks!
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