Mediterranean Cauliflower Soup
Creamy • Comforting • Anti-inflammatory • Low-carb
⭐ Ingredients (4–5 servings)
Vegetables & Base
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1 large cauliflower head, cut into florets
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 large carrot, diced
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1 stalk celery, diced
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4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
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½ cup Greek yogurt or cream (optional for extra creaminess)
Mediterranean Seasoning
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1 tsp oregano
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½ tsp thyme
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½ tsp paprika
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¼ tsp turmeric (beautiful color + anti-inflammatory)
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Salt & pepper to taste
Finishing & Toppings
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1–2 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Olive oil drizzle
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Optional: crumbled feta, toasted pine nuts, chili flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Sauté the aromatics
Heat olive oil in a pot. Add:
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Onion
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Garlic
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Carrot
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Celery
Cook 5–6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Add cauliflower + spices
Add cauliflower florets and mix in:
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Oregano
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Thyme
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Paprika
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Turmeric
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Salt + pepper
Sauté 2 minutes to coat vegetables in spices.
3. Add broth & simmer
Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes, until cauliflower is very soft.
4. Blend
Use a hand blender (or regular blender in batches) to puree until smooth and creamy.
5. Make it creamy (Mediterranean style)
Stir in:
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Greek yogurt OR cream
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Lemon juice
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Fresh parsley
Taste and adjust seasoning.
6. Finish
Drizzle with good-quality extra-virgin olive oil.
Top with:
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Feta
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Parsley
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Chili flakes
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Toasted nuts
🍋 Flavor Profile
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Smooth and silky
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Mediterranean herbs
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Natural sweetness from cauliflower
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Bright lemon finish
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Creaminess from yogurt/olive oil instead of heavy cream
