Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup

Roasted cauliflower is simmered in a rich and creamy soup creating a warm and filling dinner. Serve alongside a slice of crusty bread.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 209 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried chervil
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
• 2 leeks, white part only, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Arrange cauliflower florets on a baking sheet. Stir together oil and garlic in a small bowl; pour over cauliflower and toss to coat.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Melt butter in a 4-quart stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir leeks and flour in melted butter until fragrant and well blended, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cauliflower, chicken stock, and cream; simmer until flavors have combined, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 5

Stir pepper, chervil, and salt into soup; continue simmering until desired thickness is reached, 10 to 15 more minutes.