
Blumenkohlsuppe
Description
Blumenkohlsuppe - Authentic recipe from Austria. Ready in 45 min. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 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
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
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
verified- Cauliflower1 kg
- Onion2 pcs
- Broth1 l
- Cream2 tbsp





