Roasted Cauliflower and Kale Soup
Roasted Cauliflower and Kale Soup is a wholesome vegetarian soup built around golden roasted cauliflower, earthy kale and sweet fennel. The Thermomix TM7 chops the onions, garlic and vegetables in seconds, then heats and blends everything into a velvety texture without a single extra pan. Ideal as a warming starter or light main course.
About this recipe
Roasted Cauliflower and Kale Soup on the Thermomix TM7 brings deep, oven-roasted flavour to a healthy vegetarian soup with almost no effort. Searching for cauliflower soup recipes or a quick weeknight dinner made in an all-in-one kitchen machine? This one delivers: the florets roast until golden and nutty, while the TM7 chops onions, fennel, garlic and celery in seconds, saving more than ten minutes of prep work. Ground cumin and fresh lemon thyme perfume the broth, and the kale is stirred through at the end so it keeps its bite. The integrated heating function sweats the vegetables evenly without sticking, and the blade blends the finished soup into a velvety, creamy texture without cream. Serve it as a starter with crusty bread or as a light main with a squeeze of lemon. It is exactly the kind of nourishing, seasonal bowl the TM7 was made for.
Preparation tips
- Roast the cauliflower florets and fennel wedges on a tray with olive oil and cumin until deeply golden before adding them to the mixing bowl; this caramelisation gives the soup its nutty, sweet depth.
- Strip the kale leaves from the stalks and add them only at the very end of cooking so they stay vividly green and tender rather than turning bitter and grey.
- For a fuller, creamier body without dairy, blend in a handful of soaked cashews with the roasted cauliflower, or top each bowl with toasted fennel seeds and a drizzle of olive oil.
Recipe variations
- Make it fully vegan and lactose-free by keeping the soup plant-based and finishing with coconut milk instead of cream; the roasted cauliflower and cumin pair beautifully with a touch of coconut richness.
- For a festive winter version, swap half the cauliflower for celeriac and parsnip, add a pinch of smoked paprika, and garnish with crispy fried kale and toasted hazelnuts for texture and colour.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Time savings - The Thermomix chops the onions, fennel and celery in seconds, saving over ten minutes of manual knife work. [Time Saving]. [Time Savings]
- Temperature control - The TM7 heats the soup base evenly so the garlic and cumin release their aroma without burning. [Temperature Control]
- Silky blending - The Thermomix blends the roasted cauliflower into a velvety, restaurant-style soup directly in the mixing bowl. [Multi-Function]
- Built-in scale - Weigh the olive oil and ground cumin directly into the TM7 bowl for precise seasoning every time. [Built-In Scale]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free cooking - The TM7 stirs and simmers the kale soup automatically while you warm bread or set the table. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- cauliflower florets
- fennel bulb
- yellow onions
- carrots
- celery
- garlic cloves
- olive oil
- ground cumin
- fresh lemon thyme
- vegetable broth