Cauliflower Kale Soup with Crunchy Kale Topping

Cauliflower Kale Soup with Crunchy Kale Topping is an easy and seasonal soup to make without any hassle.  Loaded with cauliflower, kale, onions, celery, garlic, and vegetable stock, this soup gets its start by pureeing the ingredients into a creamy texture.

This Pureed Cauliflower Kale Soup

The result of blending this cauliflower kale soup is ideal. The flavor is lusciously creamy and delicious with every spoonful. Topped with some crispy kale chips adds a satisfying crunch. It’s so tasty, this soup surprisingly proved to be a winner, even to my most reluctant eaters.

Today it’s bitterly cold outside, so I decided to revive this recipe from our archives. It’s always a good time to break out the Dutch oven or a large pot and get cooking!  Our family loves a pot of soup on the stove.

Vegetable soups are good for everyone, especially the ones filled with nutrients to help boost the immune system. That fact alone makes this recipe a perfect dish to serve your family this time of year.

I must confess that when I came across this recipe in a magazine, I was a little skeptical at first to try it, but my instincts told me to go ahead and experiment.

But the result took her by surprise, and actually, took us all by surprise!  So much so that we all had 2 bowls of this delicious soup

The bonus topping of crunchy kale chips is what made this soup even more sensational.   

Ingredients Needed for Cauliflower Kale Soup with Crunchy Kale Topping:

Relatively easy, very creamy, and delicious tasting! For this cauliflower kale soup with crunchy kale topping recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• Cauliflower: 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
• Olive Oil: 4 Tbsp. olive oil – divided
• Fresh Baby Kale: 5-ounce package of baby kale, divided
• Onion: 1 large yellow onion – diced
• Celery: 3 to 4 stalks of celery- sliced
• Garlic: 3 garlic cloves – chopped
• Broth: 6 to 7 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• Seasonings: salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
• Optional- grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

How to Make this Cauliflower Kale Soup with Crunchy Kale Topping? 

This pureed cauliflower soup recipe is one of those easy soup recipes you can pull together in 50 minutes, from start to finish.

1. Roast the Cauliflower: Simply roast the cauliflower for about 20 minutes. While that’s roasting in the oven, get started on making the soup.

2. Cook the Vegetables: Simply sauté the onions, garlic, and celery together with some olive oil.

3. Add the Broth, Cauliflower, and Kale: Next, pour in the broth, and add the roasted cauliflower and fresh baby kale. 

4. Simmer: Simmer the soup on low heat for a few minutes, about 10 minutes.

5. Next, Make the Kale Chips:  Reduce the oven temperature to 300. On a large baking sheet, scatter half the kale onto a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil over the kale. Roast for 10 to 20 minutes.

5. Puree the Soup: Allow the soup to cool down. Then do this in small batches, transfer to a blender to puree.

6. Enjoy and Serve: Serve this soup with a crunchy kale topping on top and enjoy!

How to Make Crunchy Kale Topping?

Just toss the kale loosely on a pan with a drizzle of olive oil and some salt, and bake until it becomes crunchy.  Then sprinkle a few kale chips on top of each soup before serving.

And I have to give you some warning! These kale chips turned out so good, I had to make a second batch immediately because my daughter and I couldn’t stop eating the first batch as soon as they came out of the oven.  Haha!

They are THAT good!  And, they turn out very light and practically melt in your mouth. Kale chips will make the perfect snack too!

Tips about Cooking Cauliflower:

• Every time I mention cooking cauliflower, the most asked question arises: Is there a way to prepare cauliflower to prevent that terrible smell?  The answer is Yes! There are better options for cooking cauliflower.

• First, don’t steam or boil it.  Rather, roasting or sauteing cauliflower is the best way to go to prevent that stinky stench.  

• Also, when you add olive oil and fresh garlic to the cauliflower and even some herbs, results in a pleasant aroma, making your house smell wonderful.

Ideal Soup for Lunch or Dinner

Cauliflower kale soup with crunchy kale topping is low in calories, low in fat, dairy-free, and vegan!  What could be better than a bowl of soup on a cold winter night?!

Try this recipe… and

ENJOY!!

 

More Cauliflower Recipes

• Potato-Cauliflower Soup 
• Pasta with Creamy Cauliflower
• Mashed Cauliflower 
• Baked Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
• Cauliflower Gratin Casserole

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Happy and Healthy Cooking!  🙂

Thanks for stopping by! 

Anna and Liz