Cauliflower Soup; Chorizo and Pepperonata Pasta
This TM7 recipe combines a silky cauliflower soup with a chorizo and pepperonata pasta main. Cauliflower, onions and garlic are blended to a velvety texture, while chorizo, peppers and penne deliver a smoky, sweet-savoury follow-up. The Thermomix mixes the soup to restaurant quality and handles both components with minimal washing up.
About this recipe
Cauliflower soup with chorizo and pepperonata pasta Thermomix TM7 brings a complete two-course dinner to your table from a single all-in-one kitchen machine. Searching for recipes that cover both a warming starter and a filling main? This combination delivers exactly that. The cauliflower transforms into a velvety, comforting soup, blended at high speed until not a single lump remains, while butter and a careful flour thickening give it body. For the main course, chorizo releases its smoky red oil into a slow-cooked pepperonata of onions, garlic and carrots, coating every piece of dried penne. Freshly grated Parmesan finishes both components with a salty, nutty bite. This is a quick weeknight dinner solution when you still want something generous: the TM7 weighs, chops and cooks each element in sequence, so your pans stay in the cupboard and your evening stays relaxed.
Preparation tips
- Cut the cauliflower into small florets so it cooks evenly and blends into a completely lump-free soup; keep the core too, as it adds body and extra flavour to the purée.
- Fry the chorizo slices in a dry pan first so the paprika oil can colour the pepperonata; pour that flavoured fat back over the pasta before serving for maximum taste.
- Reserve a ladle of the pasta cooking water when draining the penne; stirring it into the pepperonata creates a glossy sauce that clings beautifully. Substitute salami for a milder, kid-friendly version.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian variation: replace the chorizo with smoked paprika and grilled halloumi cubes; the pepperonata keeps its smoky depth and the cauliflower soup stays entirely meat-free.
- Festive variation: top the soup with crispy chorizo croutons and a swirl of cream, and stir roasted red peppers and extra Parmesan through the penne for a Christmas-worthy spread.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the plain flour and butter directly in the mixing bowl on the built-in scale, achieving an exact roux base for the cauliflower soup
- Chopping the onions, garlic and carrots takes just seconds in the TM7, giving an even pepperonata base without watery eyes
- The Thermomix grates the Parmesan cheese block finely, producing fluffy strands that melt quickly over the hot penne
- Steaming the cauliflower florets in the Varoma preserves their delicate flavour before they are blended into soup
- Heating the chorizo and pepperonata happens at controlled temperature, so the paprika oil never scorches and stays sweetly aromatic
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese
- onions
- garlic cloves
- carrots
- unsalted butter
- plain flour
- cauliflower
- potatoes
- water
- milk