Rezeptbild: Blumenkohlsuppe aus Österreich

Blumenkohlsuppe

45 min 4 servings🇦🇹 Österreich 117 kcal Researched

Description

Blumenkohlsuppe - Authentic recipe from Austria. Ready in 45 min. Try it now!

Directions

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  1. 1

    Divide 1 kg of cauliflower into florets. Finely dice 2 onions and sauté in 2 tbsp butter or oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until translucent. Add 2 cloves of garlic.

    ⏱️ approx. 10 min

    💡 Tip: Cauliflower soup — creamy, mild and perfect for winter. Browning the cauliflower well before adding the broth gives it a roasted flavour. The softer you cook the cauliflower, the creamier the soup will be.

  2. 2

    Add the cauliflower florets and sauté for 3–5 minutes. Pour in 1 litre of vegetable or chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes until the cauliflower is very tender.

    ⏱️ approx. 28 min

    💡 Tip: Set a few florets aside for garnish before adding the broth — a garnish of roasted florets looks beautiful.

  3. 3

    Blend until smooth and creamy with a hand blender. Stir in 2 tbsp cream (or more, to taste). Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Garnish with roasted cauliflower florets, croutons or chives.

    ⏱️ approx. 10 min

    💡 Tip: For a more luxurious soup: use 50–100 ml cream instead of 2 tbsp. Grated Parmesan adds depth. Cheddar for a British touch. Curry for an exotic twist.

📜 Origin & History

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) came to Central Europe from the Near East in the 16th century and was valued as a vegetable of refined cuisine in French-influenced Viennese and South German cooking of the 19th century. Cream soups as courses became popular through French haute cuisine, which shaped all of Europe in the 19th century.

🌿 Regional variants

With Cheddar

Stir in cheddar instead of cream — rich and savoury with a British twist.

Curried Cauliflower Soup

1 tsp curry powder + coconut milk instead of cream.

🍷 What goes with it?

With croutons. With chives. As a starter. With good bread.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the soup be frozen?

Yes — freeze without the cream (add the cream after thawing). Keeps for 3 months. Thaw and reheat in a pot over low heat.

How do you make the soup extra creamy?

Cook the vegetables until very soft (20–25 minutes) + blend for a long time + use plenty of cream or crème fraîche. You can also add chunks of potato — the extra starch makes the soup more velvety.

Which spices go well with cauliflower?

Nutmeg (classic Austrian). Curry (British-Indian). Caraway. Smoked paprika. Thyme. Cauliflower has a mild flavour that absorbs many spices well.

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Ingredients

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Servings:
4
  • Cauliflower1 kg
  • Onion2 pcs
  • Broth1 l
  • Cream2 tbsp
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Nutrition per serving

117
kcal
7.67g
Protein
15.80g
Carbs
4.15g
Fat

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