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Chamomile Cauliflower Soup

25 April 2010 11 Comments

Chamomile Cauliflower Soup

This is a unique, and ultra creamy soup. The subtle chamomile flavours pokes through the dish just enough for one to taste it, but not identify it. The chamomile tea takes the place of any herbs and spices, and a nice pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper is all you need to enhance the lovely flavour of the soup. This soup took about 20 minutes to make- it was so simple. I love how the cauliflower is just so creamy and smooth, without the addition of any actual cream- or any dairy at all, for that matter. For a vegan soup, I think absolutely anyone would enjoy this.

Chamomile comes from a flowering plant of the daisy family. It has been used for centuries to help with insomnia, anxiety, skin conditions, headaches and stomach problems. The smell of chamomile just brings relaxation to mind. This soup is a great way to enjoy chamomile in a form other than tea.

Chamomile Cauliflower Soup (adapted from Cooking with Tea)

  • 7 chamomile tea bags
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 large shallot, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • chopped frresh parsley, for garnish
  • olive oil, for garnish

Boil the water and tea bags in a large saucepan for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and squeeze the excess liquid into the pan. Add the cauliflower to the tea, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving the liquid.

In a small saucepan, saute the shallot and celery in the olive oil until the shallot is clear. Put in a blender with the cauliflower, plenty of salt and pepper to taste, and a cup of the reserved cooking liquid. Blend until smooth and add more liquid if necessary until desired thickness is reached. Pour into bowls, garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly chopped parsley, and enjoy!

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11 Comments »

  • Parker said:
    Yummy!
    # 25 April 2010 at 5:38 pm
  • evan said:
    The chamomile adds so much flavour to this soup but would be difficult to recognize as the base without having the aroma of tea brewing in the house. Comfort food in a bowl-creamy, luscious, delicious and calming.
    # 25 April 2010 at 6:06 pm
  • Nadji said:
    Une soupe qui semble délicieuse.
    Bravo!
    See soon.
    # 26 April 2010 at 6:39 pm
  • Juliana said:
    Wow, what a great idea…chamomile and cauliflower…looks and sounds delicious…nice pictures!
    # 26 April 2010 at 7:53 pm
  • Sook said:
    Looks so creamy and delicious. I love cauliflower!
    # 26 April 2010 at 7:54 pm
  • Jennifer said:
    Beautiful photos! This soup does look so creamy…and yummy! :)
    # 27 April 2010 at 7:37 pm
  • justcooknyc said:
    that’s really interesting — i’ve never heard of anything like using chamomile in soup before
    # 28 April 2010 at 10:11 pm
  • Jessica said:
    Chamomile and cauliflower, what an intriguing combination! Would love to try it!
    # 29 April 2010 at 8:46 am
  • Sophie said:
    What a georgous soup, Koko!!

    So unique & lovely too!

    I will make this tasty soup this afternoon!!

    Thanks!

    # 29 April 2010 at 10:05 am
  • Erica said:
    Thank you for visiting my site! I love cauliflower soup and this one sounds really special and looks fantastic!
    # 3 May 2010 at 12:36 am
  • pb said:
    This is a great idea..7 bags of chamomile sound like a lot, esp as I have very few rations of chamomile..but am surely going to try this!

    thanks..
    pb

    # 19 May 2010 at 7:50 am

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