How do I achieve the creamy texture for this soup?

To get a completely creamy and smooth texture, you'll puree the simmered cauliflower, onions, and garlic in a high-speed blender in three batches.

What gives this cauliflower chickpea soup its distinctive flavor?

The soup gets a subtle kick from hot red pepper flakes simmered with the vegetables, and a unique, gourmet finish from a drizzle of white truffle oil when serving.

Can I make this Creamy Cauliflower Chickpea Soup ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the soup in advance. Store it in the refrigerator and gently reheat, adding the chickpeas during the final simmering step.

What kind of chickpeas are best for this recipe?

The recipe calls for two 16-ounce cans of chickpeas, which should be drained and rinsed thoroughly before adding them to the soup.

How should I store leftover Creamy Cauliflower Chickpea Soup?

Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. This soup also freezes well for longer storage.

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Creamy Cauliflower Chickpea Soup
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

SI By: Stacey Isaacs

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A bowl of creamy, light beige cauliflower chickpea soup, garnished with whole chickpeas and a drizzle of white truffle oil.

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Ingredients You Need for Creamy Cauliflower Chickpea Soup [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, roughly chopped
1 head cauliflower, roughly chopped
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
5 garlic cloves, smashed
2 16-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
White truffle oil, to drizzle on soup when serving

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How to Prepare Creamy Cauliflower Chickpea Soup [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes.
Add cauliflower, red pepper flakes, about 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste), and about 20 grinds of black pepper. Pour in 6 cups of water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover partially, and simmer for 40 minutes.
Pour the soup, in three batches, into a high-speed blender and whiz it up until completely creamy and smooth. Note: when puréeing hot liquid in blender, cover the top tightly with a clean dish towel so that the steam can release and you can stay safe.
As the batches are pureed, pour them into a large bowl. When all are done, transfer the soup back into the pot and add the chickpeas to the soup in the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and drizzle a little bit of white truffle oil on top of each bowl.

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