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Camel Milk Cauliflower Soup
Roasted cauliflower soup with caramelized edges, garlic and a clean camel-milk finish, topped with toasted almonds.
By Aunesty Janssen · The Complete Camel Milk Guide & Cookbook: A Definitive Guide to History, Science, Sourcing & 150 Original Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower, about 1 1/2 lb (680 g) trimmed florets
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock, plus more to adjust
- 1 cup pasteurized camel milk
- 3/4 tsp fine salt, divided, plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds, to garnish
Method
- Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut cauliflower into roughly 1 1/2-inch florets; toss with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until tender and browned at the edges. Use two trays if necessary to avoid crowding.
- While the cauliflower roasts, heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a saucepan. Cook onion over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until soft; add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
- Add roasted cauliflower and stock. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 10 minutes until the florets are soft enough to blend easily.
- Blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Add stock 1/4 cup at a time if the base is too thick; if using a countertop blender, work in vented small batches.
- Remove from direct heat and stir in camel milk, remaining salt and pepper. Warm gently if needed, taste and adjust seasoning, then portion and garnish with toasted almonds.
Cook with confidence
Before you start
Roast for flavor
Pale, crowded florets steam. Space them out and look for browned edges before adding them to the soup.
Oil allocation
Two tablespoons belong on the roasting tray; reserve the third for the onion and garlic.
Make ahead
Refrigerate within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days. Reheat to 165°F, stirring. Keep almonds separate until serving.
Tender Before Blending
A knife should pass easily through all cauliflower pieces before puréeing. Blending hard centers cannot create the same creamy vegetable body.
Kitchen note
Adding the camel milk after puréeing, off the heat, is what keeps this soup silky, stirred into a still-hot purée it risks a slightly grainy finish.
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