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!

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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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Cauliflower Soup Recipe made Just like Oma



By Oma Gerhild Fulson


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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,

For the full recipe, scroll up ...

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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? ›

Crème du Barry: Cream of Cauliflower Soup

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.

Does cauliflower make soup 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.

How do you add depth of flavor to soup? ›

"If your broth is lacking in savory richness, try adding roasted onion, tomato paste, mushrooms, seaweed, soy sauce, or miso. These ingredients add umami flavor and depth to broth," she says. The choice of ingredient depends on the recipe, though.

What brings out the Flavour of cauliflower? ›

This is true of any vegetable — boiling it will give you a flavor closer to the raw flavor, which means more bitterness and more astringency. Caramelizing it will bring out its hidden sweetness. This light, vibrant roasted cauliflower salad is a recipe I developed for the fall menu at Duo.

How do you thicken cauliflower soup? ›

Add flour or cornflour

Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.

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.

What is the national soup of Italy? ›

Minestrone Soup - National Soup of Italy.

How does Gordon Ramsay make cauliflower soup? ›

Directions
  1. Place the cauliflower florets, potato, and onion in a saucepan with the butter and oil. ...
  2. Add the stock and bring to a boil, then pour in the milk and return gently to a boil. ...
  3. Pour in half the cream, then puree in a food processor or blender, or blend in the pan with an immersion blender.

Why do you soak cauliflower before cooking? ›

The separated florets have to be washed properly under a tap. This removes dirt and large parasites such as worms. The next step is cleaning the cauliflower in mildly warm water in which a little salt was dissolved. This process – which should last 10-20 minutes - destroys several microbes and large parasites.

Is cauliflower a blood thickener? ›

For those who are on a blood thinner, please do not consume an abundant amount of cauliflower. This is due to the high levels of Vitamin K inside of the vegetable. This can cause blood thinners to do the opposite of what they are supposed to do for your body.

Can cauliflower soup cause bloating? ›

Cruciferous Vegetables

Vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower are high in sulfur and can cause bloating and gas.

How do you neutralize bitterness in soup? ›

Add sweet vegetables like carrots and beets. They will sweeten the broth and deepen its color. You might also add a bit of miso (or salt) and/or a squeeze of lemon juice. Sweet, salt and acid balance bitter flavors.

Why is my homegrown cauliflower bitter? ›

While cauliflower plants grow best in full sun, cauliflower crowns can become discolored and bitter when exposed to too much light as they grow. For this reason, most gardeners cover up or “blanch” immature cauliflower heads a few weeks before they intend to harvest their cauliflower crop.

How do I fix bland tasting soup? ›

Add acidity: A squeeze of lemon or lime juice, a dash of vinegar, or a splash of wine can brighten the flavors of a soup and make it taste more complex. Experiment with different cooking methods: Roasting or caramelizing vegetables before adding them to the soup can bring out thei.

Why does my soup have no flavor? ›

Let the Broth Evaporate and Cook Longer

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 to add to flavorless vegetable soup? ›

When I think of vegetable soup, I think of a thin, flat-tasting soup with no fat — aka, no flavor! Here's how we fix that in this Vegetable Soup recipe: Adding a parmesan cheese rind to the simmering soup infuses it with salty, umami flavor. This is SUCH an easy way to add tons of flavor to soup.

Is cauliflower tasteless? ›

When eaten raw, cauliflower is crunchy, and it has a mild, fresh flavor. This makes it very easy to season or flavor any way you like! It is also a well of nutritional benefits. Cauliflower has only 25 calories per cup, and it contains Vitamin C, folate, and potassium among other nutrients.

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