Directions: |
Directions:1 Prepare the vegetables Preheat the oven to 425°F. Peel and dice the onion(s). Peel and roughly chop the garlic. Dice the potatoes. Chop cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces. Pick thyme leaves from the stems. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, and pat dry.
2 Make the soup Heat 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and chopped garlic and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add diced potato, chopped cauliflower florets, white miso paste, 2 cups (4 cups) water, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the pot. Stir, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook until potatoes and cauliflower are fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
3 Roast the chickpeas Add chickpeas, 2 tsp (4 tsp) vegetable oil, and lemon pepper blend to a baking sheet and toss. Bake until golden brown and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle with just half the thyme leaves.
4 Blend the soup Carefully transfer the cauliflower potato soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Taste, and add salt as necessary. Return soup to the pot. TIPS: Work in batches if necessary. Vent blender (by removing the plastic center of the lid) and begin blending on low and finish on high to avoid splashing.
5 Serve Divide the creamy cauliflower potato soup between large bowls. Top with thyme and lemon pepper chickpeas and parmesan. Sprinkle with the remaining thyme leaves. Soup’s on! |