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Creamy Asiago Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Soup

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A cozy, creamy soup featuring roasted garlic and Asiago cheese blended with cauliflower for a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
  • 1 whole bulb garlic, roasted until soft and caramelized
  • 3/4 cup finely grated Asiago cheese
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half (coconut cream for dairy-free option)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
  2. Slice the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until golden and soft.
  3. Toss cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through until tender and slightly browned.
  4. While roasting, heat remaining olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent and soft.
  5. When garlic is cool enough, squeeze softened cloves out of skins and add to the pot with onions. Stir to combine.
  6. Add roasted cauliflower to the pot, pour in vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer. Cook gently for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove pot from heat and puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. If using a regular blender, blend in batches and return to pot.
  8. Stir in heavy cream and grated Asiago cheese. Return to low heat and stir until cheese melts and soup is warm but not boiling.
  9. Add fresh thyme, a pinch of nutmeg, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently.
  10. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra Asiago shavings and fresh thyme if desired.

Notes

Do not overheat the soup after adding cheese to prevent separation. If soup is too thick, add broth or cream to adjust consistency. Roasting garlic longer deepens flavor but watch to avoid burning. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and omit Asiago or use dairy-free cheese alternative.

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