it’s been raining for a few days straight here in socal, and i couldn’t be happier. life is slower, food is warmer, and we all just hunker down and get cozy. this past saturday night we made pizza, watched finding nemo (for the millionth time) and ate dinner on the couch. - ultimate cozy-ing down. to be honest, i haven;t made a single soup this entire fall/winter, so this golden number was long overdue.
if you’ve hung around this blog long enough, you may know i have an affinity for kabocha squash (if you’re not familiar with it, it’s a japanese winter squash variety that is has a beautiful velvet texture when it’s cooked, and an earthy, yet sweet flavor). i use it for soup, biscuits, and even chocolate muffins. it lends such a lovely texture to just about anything it touches.
this golden cauliflower kabocha squash combines cooked cauliflower and roasted kabocha giving you the silkiest, creamiest soup i’ve ever made. we use a few aromatics and spices to give this soup a flavor profile. i wanted something warming and cozy, so naturally i went with ginger and turmeric, with some cumin thrown in there for an extra little flavor nudge. the best part though comes when you add the (plant-based) yogurt. it gives this earthy-sweet soup some much needed tang. i hope you get the chance to make this soup, it’s a good one!
happy january, loves! xo
golden cauliflower kabocha soup | v
print the recipe!
- you can substitute the kabocha squash with any winter squash variety you have on hand (although i really urge you to find a kabocha squash if you can).
| makes 4 servings |
half of a large kabocha squash (or 1 small one)
avocado oil (or another high heat oil)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch knob ginger, peeled and minced
1 head cauliflower, cut into evenly sized florets
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
32 ounces (1 quart) low sodium vegetable stock
1/2 cup unsweetened greek-style almond milk yogurt (preferably this brand, but i also like this one by so delicious)
salt & pepper
toppings:
toasted sesame seeds
chopped chives
microgreens
toasty bread
method
preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. rub the cut side of the squash with avocado oil, and place cut side down onto the prepared baking sheet. roast for 45-60 minutes, until cooked through and tender. remove from the oven and let rest until it’s cool enough to handle. once cool, spoon out and discard the stringy center and seeds.
heat a large soup pot over medium heat. once hot, add the oil and onions and cook, stirring every now and then until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant. add the cauliflower and spices, and stir, cook the cauliflower until slightly soft, about 5 minutes.
add the stock, turn up to the heat and bring the soup to a simmer. let the soup simmer until the cauliflower is cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
add the roasted kabocha squash, and give everything a stir, breaking up the squash.. remove the soup from the heat, and let cool for about 10 minutes.
carefully transfer the soup into a blender (i prefer using a high speed blender, but a traditional blender, immersion blender, or a food processor with work too), add the yogurt, and salt & pepper to taste. blend on high for about 1 minute, tasting the soup and adjusting the salt if necessary, until the soup is silky smooth.
pour the soup back into your soup pot, and heat it over medium heat until nice and hot.
divide soup between your bowls, and top with chopped herbs, toasted sesame seeds, microgreens, and your favorite toasted bread.
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