Roasted Cauliflower & Leek Soup with Meyer Lemon and Crispy Capers

Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable that is low in calories and high in fiber, making it a healthy choice for soups.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Roasted Cauliflower & Leek Soup with Meyer Lemon and Crispy Capers

Cooking Method: Blending, Roasting, Simmering Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Cauliflower
• 200 gram Leek
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Capers
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Cut the cauliflower into florets and slice the leek.
3. Toss the cauliflower florets and leek slices with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Spread the cauliflower and leek on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
6. Add roasted cauliflower and leek to the pot. Stir in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
9. Stir in Meyer lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
10. In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add capers and cook until crispy.
11. Serve the soup hot, garnished with crispy capers and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 6g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.