Description
This Creamy Cashew Cauliflower Soup is a nourishing, dairy-free dinner made with blended cashew cream, cauliflower, potatoes, and fresh herbs. It’s rich, velvety, and perfect for a cozy, healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 6 cups)
- 8 ounces white potatoes, peeled and diced small
- 1 cup raw cashews, divided in half
- 6 cups low-sodium or homemade broth (e.g., organic chicken stock)
- 1 tablespoon clarified butter or ghee
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup water (for soaking cashews)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place 1/2 cup raw cashews and 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Let cool.
- Transfer the soaked cashews to a blender, add 1 cup of broth, and blend until very smooth to create cashew cream.
- Toast the remaining 1/2 cup of raw cashews on a baking sheet in the oven for about 5 minutes, until golden. Chop and set aside for garnish.
- Melt clarified butter or ghee in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until golden and softened.
- Add cauliflower, potatoes, garlic, thyme, and oregano. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the remaining broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 12 minutes, or until the cauliflower and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Transfer the soup mixture and cashew cream to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with toasted chopped cashews and additional fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use olive oil instead of ghee or clarified butter.
- Use vegetable broth in place of chicken broth to make it fully plant-based.
- Soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Blend in batches if using a standard blender to avoid overflow and steam pressure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
