German Cauliflower Soup Recipe – Oma's Blumenkohlsuppe (2024)

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Here's a cauliflower soup recipe that you can adjust to your liking. Make it creamy. Make it chunky. Make it either way and you'll get rave reviews for thisvegetarian soup recipe.

This is a new soup for me. It's from an old, old German recipe for Blumenkohlsuppe.

Hubby says, "Hmmmm ... this is GOOD!" Will definitely make this again and again. Not just because it's so good, but it's so easy to make. Isn't that the whole idea behind this website? Quick German recipes. Well, this is one of them!

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Now, if you're looking for a vegan cauliflower soup, then you really need to check out my daughter-in-law Sylvie's version of her creamy 'cheesy' vegan cauliflower soupbelow. It's creamy, it's 'cheesy', it's rich, and quite easy to make.

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I love using my cauliflower soup as a starter course for a dinner party. It has that taste of elegance. This is one of the great vegetable soups you can make when you've got an abundance of veggies.

Even veggies that are starting to be past their prime. Perhaps you've had a very successful trip to the Farmer's Market and want to enjoy something just a tad special with all those cauliflowers you bought.

Make this!

Above, this variation of the cauliflower soup recipe was made by my daughter-in-law, Vicki. She added a few extra ingredients into this one! Frozen broccoli, a little bit of parsley and Vegeta for extra seasoning.

A bit of this and a bit of that ...

  • If you do not have a immersible stick blender, and you want a real cream of cauliflower soup, you can put the cooked cauliflower with a bit of the cooking liquid into a blender before returning it to the soup.
  • Season with some nutmeg if desired.
  • Try adding a touch of lemon juice to season at the end. (Thanks to Elke Miller for suggesting this!)

Oma says,

Nutmeg is a traditional seasoning used with cauliflower in Germany. Adds an extra layer of flavour.

If my cauliflower head is larger, I'll just add enough water to cover and increase the butter/flour

Ready to enjoy some Cauliflower Soup?

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German Cauliflower Soup Recipe – Oma'sBlumenkohlsuppe

Here's a cauliflower soup recipe, aka Blumenkohlsuppe, that you can adjust to your liking. Make it creamy. Make it chunky. Make it either way and you'll get rave reviews for this vegetarian soup recipe.

With its taste of elegance, it's a perfect starter course for a dinner party.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 small cauliflower (about 1 pound)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 tablespoonscream (10% or higher)
  • salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Wash and trim cauliflower. Cut into small florets. Place into medium-sized pot and just cover with water. Add about 1 teaspoon salt.
  2. Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and let cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Drain into a sieve, keeping the cooking liquid.
  4. In the same pot, heat the butter to melting. Add flour and stir. Cook for about a minute (do not let it brown).
  5. Stir in about 4 cups of the hot cooking liquid. Bring to boil and let simmer for several minutes and then remove from heat.
  6. Meanwhile mix together the egg yolk and cream. Take about ¼cup of the hot soup and stir into egg yolk/cream mixture to 'temper' it.
  7. Stir the egg yolk mixture back into the soup. Add the cooked cauliflower. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. To make it creamy, use a immersible stick blender and blend to desired creaminess.

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Creamy or chunky cauliflower soup recipe? This easy vegetarian soup recipe lets you make it either way. Either way, it IS delicious! A great starter soup or a light lunch.


Ingredients: cauliflower,butter,all-purpose flour,egg yolk,cream,seasonings,

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German Cauliflower Soup Recipe – Oma's Blumenkohlsuppe (2024)

FAQs

Why is my cauliflower soup tasteless? ›

How Do You Fix Bland Cauliflower Soup?
  • Season twice with salt and pepper: You'll start by seasoning the cauliflower florets with salt and pepper before roasting. Then, season again when the roasted florets are combined with broth on the stovetop. ...
  • Add lots of aromatics. ...
  • Finish with lemon.

What is the name of the French soup made from cauliflower? ›

Cauliflower Soup (Creme du Barry)

How do you thicken cauliflower soup? ›

Can you make this cauliflower soup thicker? We thicken cauliflower soup by cooking flour and butter together to make a roux, but the soup will have a brothy consistency. To create a thicker texture, puree 2 cups of soup. Then add the puree back to the pot and stir until well combined.

What are the benefits of cauliflower soup? ›

Cauliflower Soup Benefits

Supports Digestive Health: The fiber content in cauliflower can help support digestive health, promoting regularity and a healthy gut microbiome. Versatility: Cauliflower soup can be customized to fit a variety of dietary needs, such as vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free.

How do I increase the depth of flavor in soup? ›

Foods that have a great deal of acidity, like lemon juice, vinegar, white wine, and tomato puree, can help liven up the flavor of bland-tasting bone and other broths. "The acidity of these ingredients works to complement and enhance the broth's flavors, not mask it.

How to make soup really flavorful? ›

7 Easy Ways to Make Any Soup Better
  1. Brown or Sear the Meat.
  2. Roast the the Veggies.
  3. Mix up the Texture.
  4. Use Homemade Stock Whenever Possible.
  5. Put Your Cheese Rinds to Work.
  6. Perk up a Bland Soup With Simple Pantry Staples.
  7. Add Fresh Herbs or Dairy When Serving.
  8. Recipes Pictured.

Why does my cauliflower soup taste bitter? ›

Cauliflower becomes bitter when exposed to too much heat. Over-cooking cauliflower can make it bitter. If your soup tastes bitter, you can add a little more salt to help with the bitterness. If you don't want to add any more salt, a little sugar or something sour, lemon juice, or vinegar to help offset the bitterness.

Why is it called Crème Dubarry? ›

Called Crème du Barry in France, its name lies in history, like many good French recipes. This easy, rich and creamy soup was named after Madame Jeanne Bécu, comtesse du Barry, a famous French beauty who was the last official mistress of the ill-fated king, Louis XV.

What is Dujour soup? ›

Meaning of soup du jour in English

the soup that a restaurant is serving on a particular day and that is different from the soup that is available on other days: We had the soup du jour, which was tomato. The soup du jour is made from fresh and mostly local ingredients.

Is it OK to eat cauliflower everyday? ›

The fact that it's a vegetable makes cauliflower automatically good for you. Additionally, cauliflower is packed with nutrients that give it unique benefits, such as fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K and choline. These properties give you a good reason to eat it frequently or even daily.

When to add cornstarch to soup? ›

For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool. Add a few tablespoons of flour or cornstarch to the bowl and whisk until it's blended smooth.

How long can you keep cauliflower soup in the fridge? ›

How long can you keep cauliflower soup in the fridge? This Cauliflower Soup will last about 4-5 days in the refrigerator. As always, use common sense and if it doesn't smell right, then throw it out.

What organ is cauliflower good for? ›

Cauliflower Benefits

Fiber helps maintain healthy digestion, reducing your risk of digestive disorders. It also promotes the growth of good bacteria in your gut. A healthy balance of gut bacteria helps lower inflammation in your body and reduces your risk of heart disease, dementia, and obesity.

Is cauliflower an anti-inflammatory? ›

Cauliflower provides a significant amount of antioxidants, which are beneficial for reducing inflammation and protecting against several chronic diseases.

Is cauliflower better for you than broccoli? ›

While they are both very nutritious vegetables, broccoli has a higher vitamin content, specifically in vitamin K and C, than cauliflower and is specifically known to be great for eye health. Broccoli florets also provide more minerals and fiber as well as contains vitamin A that isn't in cauliflower.

Why does my soup taste flavorless? ›

If your broth tastes thin and bland, you may want to cook and let it evaporate for longer. That helps concentrate its flavors and gives you a better-tasting soup broth. Be sure to remove the lid to let the steam escape.

What gives vegetable soup that depth of flavor? ›

Tips for Flavorful Vegetable Soup

Flavor the base: We add Italian seasoning and tomato paste to the aromatics and warm them up to bring the seasonings back to life. You could use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary, or even add a Parmesan rind for more flavor.

What to add to flavorless vegetable soup? ›

Fresh lemon juice squeezed into the soup at the very end wakens up the broth. The soup won't taste lemony, just brightened and lively. Fresh herbs and fat from a dollop of prepared pesto stirred into each bowl before serving is a real treat.

Is cauliflower flavorless? ›

Raw cauliflower has a subtly sweet, slightly nutty flavor. It is delicate and mild with a hint of pepperiness. Cauliflower's crisp texture yields a pleasing crunch when included in salads or used as a vessel for dips.

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