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Roasted Cauliflower Leek Soup

March 2, 2015September 5, 2016

Roasted cauliflower leek soup

Is there anything more wonderful than the aroma of garlic roasting in the oven? Seriously amazing! The aromas that fill the house are just so delicious that it makes you want to take a bite of the air. With the temperatures still extremely cold, the only thing better than roasting garlic is probably a bowl of creamy, hot soup.

If you’ve been following me for a while, you already know that I’m a huge fan of Candice Kumai. She is a former fitness model turned chef and healthy food advocate. She believes that whatever you eat should benefit your body, and I couldn’t agree more. I have every one of her cookbooks and consult them regularly to create delicious dishes that will benefit my body and satisfy my hunger. One of those recipes is this amazing roasted cauliflower garlic and leek soup from her book Cook Yourself Sexy. So comforting on a cold day, but bikini body friendly, it’s quite possibly the best soup to eat while we slowly transition from this dreadful winter to the much anticipated spring. And like my girl Candice always says, “There’s nothing is sexier than rocking a gorgeous body and enjoying your food.”

roasted cauliflower leek soup

roasted cauliflower leek soup

roasted cauliflower and leek soup

roasted cauliflower and leek soup

Roasted Cauliflower Leek Soup
Adapted from Candice Kumai’s Cook Youself Sexy
Serves 6

1 garlic head
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 cauliflower head cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large leeks, trimmed, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Fresh sage, thyme or nutmeg, to garnish

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1. Preheat the oven to 350º. Cut the garlic head in half horizontally, drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil and wrap with aluminium foil creating a tent. Roast in the oven for 1 hour and set aside to cool. Once cool enough to handle, remove each clove from their skins and set aside.
2. Keep your oven at350º. Lightly oil a large baking sheet and spread the cauliflower and leeks evenly. Drizzle with olive oil and 1/2 tsp sea salt and pop in the oven for about 1 hour or until soft with edges slightly brown.
3. Combine the roasted veggies and garlic in a food processor. Pulse a few times to break everything up, then puree. Slowly start to add the broth and continue to process until you get a velvety consistency. Add the almond milk and continue to blend until everything is incorporated.
4. Transfer soup to a medium saucepan set over medium heat to warm the soup. Adjust the seasoning by adding more sea salt to your preference.
5. Fill a bowl with soup and garnish with your choice of fresh sage, a few sprigs of thyme or freshly grated nutmeg.
Bon appétit!
[All photos are my own and not to be used without permission]

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Tags: Candice Kumai, clean eating, comfort food, Cook Yourself Sexy, healthy, recipes, soup
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2 comments

  • xoxo, Melissa says:
    March 3, 2015 at 8:16 am

    It’s delicious! Especially on a cold winter day!

  • Mel says:
    March 2, 2015 at 8:22 am

    Looks so good

    http://www.girlandthepolkadot.com

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