It's getting colder outside and what better way to warm up than a nice bowl of warm, creamy soup! Enjoy it as a main dish or on with your favorite sandwich or salad.
1 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 head cauliflower, about 2 lb., stalk trimmed and cut into small florets
4 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
4½ c. vegetable stock
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
roasted chickpeas
fresh thyme, finely chopped
extra virgin olive oil
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add cauliflower and thyme; cook about 3 minutes, stirring often.
Add vegetable stock; simmer on medium heat about 15 minutes, until the cauliflower is very soft.
Remove from heat; add salt and pepper to taste; carefully blend until smooth, using a blender, food processor or an immersion blender.
Add more stock for a thinner consistency, if desired.
Serve in bowls garnished with fresh thyme, roasted chickpeas and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, if desired.