# Zesty Cauliflower Leek Soup

A zesty cauliflower leek soup recipe that is easy to make and is creamy and delicious.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 tb olive oil
- 3 leeks, chopped, both white & green parts
- 3 cloves garlic, mashed
- 0.25 tsp red chili flakes
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt
- 1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
- 4 cups broth of choice
- 0.75 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 drizzle olive oil

## Instructions

1. Add olive oil to a large pot on the stove over medium heat.
2. Once hot, add the leeks and garlic, cook for 5-6 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in chili flakes, nutmeg, pepper and salt.
4. Add the cauliflower and broth, cover and cook for 25 minutes.
5. Turn off heat, remove cover and stir in parmesan cheese.
6. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until desired consistency is reached or use an immersion blender.
7. Taste and adjust salt/pepper as needed.
8. Divide soup between bowls, garnish with parsley, olive oil and more parmesan cheese.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- box grater
- large pot
- immersion blender
- bowls

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3489966574641077?fs=e&fs=e
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/704f240f-3df1-4276-8ef2-34603b988e06
- Extracted: 2025-02-10

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