Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Soup

Here is one of my go-to favorite winter souping recipes. Roasting the cauliflower takes the flavor profile of this silky, rich, and satisfying soup to a whole new level. With its abundance of anti-inflammatories and a compound called indole-3-carbinol, this veg is a cancer-fighting cruciferous superhero. Pair it with vitamin-charged chickpeas and antioxidant-packed cumin for a meal that will go to great lengths to protect your health.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups cauliflower florets
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- sea salt & black pepper to taste
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower, chickpeas, garlic, and cumin with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the cauliflower-chickpea mixture on it and roast for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cauliflower is tender.
- Take 2 cups of the roasted mixture and set aside. Place the rest in a high-powered blender, add the vegetable broth, and puree until smooth.
- Season to taste with red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Garnish with the reserved roasted mixture and serve. As this soup has a tendency to thicken, you may want to add water, a tablespoon at a time, after reheating for a thinner consistency.
Enjoy!
Makes 4 servings
Vegan, GF