Asiago Roasted Garlic Cauliflower soup

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:50 minutes Total Time:1 hour Servings: 4

ingredients

For the soup:



• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets


• 1 tablespoon oil


• salt and pepper to taste


• 2-4 heads garlic


• 2 teaspoons oil


• 1 tablespoon oil


• 1 onion, diced


• 2 teaspoons thyme, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)


• 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  


• 1 tablespoon white miso paste (optional)


• 1/2 cup asiago, grated


• 1 tablespoon lemon juice



For the crunchy topping:



• 1 tablespoon quinoa (raw)


• 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs


• 1/2 tablespoon white sesame seeds


• 1/2 tablespoon black sesame seeds


• 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds


• 1/4 cup asiago, grated


• salt and pepper to taste


• 2 teaspoons lemon zest


• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

directions

Toss the cauliflower in the oil, salt and pepper and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Option: Start by cooking bacon in the pan until crispy before setting aside and continuing on with step 4 using the bacon grease instead of oil to cook the onions in.
Option: Add 1 cup heavy cream, milk or almond milk, etc. to make it creamier.
Option: Add 1/4 cup tahini to the soup to make it extra creamy.

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