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    Home » Soup

    Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Apples and Walnut Raisin Crumble

    Published: Oct 2, 2019 · Modified: Oct 4, 2021 by Philip + Mystique · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Stunning to the eyes and comforting to the soul, our Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Apples and Walnut Raisin Crumble is the perfect fall soup for cold days, holidays, or weeknight dinners that can be packed for the next day....that is, if it will last that long. 

    Two bowls of creamy cauliflower soup with two gold spoons

    Some of our favourite ingredients come into season in the fall. Corn, brussels sprouts, pumpkin, apples and cauliflower are always top of the list when it's time to get in the kitchen, and with the long days and warm weather of summer behind us, we always find ourselves gravitating toward soup.

    What we love about homemade soup is that the flavour profiles are endless, it can be made easily using minimal dishes, and it packs well for taking to work for lunch the next day.

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    Perfectly white, subtly sweet, and slightly nutty, our Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Apples and Walnut Raisin Crumble is an easy soup recipe that uses minimal dishes and can be made from start to finish in just over 30 minutes. Pairing the cauliflower with a mix of fresh apples, then seasoned with cinnamon for a little spice, this soup is light in texture and colour, comforting and warm as any fall dish should be. Using homemade chicken stock and a splash of milk, it gives you the comfort you're looking for on cold days without the heaviness of cream.

    Bowl of Creamy Cauliflower Soup with fried sage, walnuts and raisins on top with gold spoons and pot lid

    One of our favourite elements of this dish is the Walnut Raisin Crumble. Made by pan-frying walnuts with raisins and fresh sage, this simple soup topping enhances the soup experience. With nuttiness from walnuts, sweetness from the raisins, and spice from the sage, with the added benefit providing a little texture to the soup and making look straight out of your favourite food magazine.

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    Ingredients

    Ingredients to make Cauliflower Soup with Apples
    • Butter
    • Onions
    • Cauliflower
    • Apples
    • Cinnamon
    • Chicken Stock
    • Milk
    • Olive Oil
    • Raisins
    • Walnuts
    • Fresh Sage
    • Sea Salt and Fresh Ground. Black Pepper

    How to Clean Cauliflower?

    Before starting, we should talk about preparing your cauliflower for cooking. Cauliflower has lots of nooks and crannies for dirt and bugs to hide so be sure to wash it well. To do so, fill a deep bowl with water. Cut the head into florets and place them in the water to soak for a few minutes. Drain the water then rinse the cauliflower under your tap to remove any residual dirt.

    Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Apples Recipe Steps

    Melt butter in a soup pot on medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Add the cauliflower and apples, then season liberally with salt and pepper, and mix to evenly distribute the ingredients. Lower heat to medium, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes, just to lightly brown the cauliflower in spots. 

    Cauliflower and Apples in a Pot

    Pour in the chicken stock and sprinkle in the cinnamon, then bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the cauliflower is fork-tender. 

    Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the milk. Working in batches, transfer the soup to a high powered blender and blend until creamy and completely smooth, about 30 to 45 seconds per batch.

    Pouring milk into a pot of soup

    Return the soup to the pot and heat on medium. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Make the Walnut Raisin Crumble

    While the soup is coming back up to temperature, heat olive in a frying pan. Add raisins and sauté for 2 minutes, until rehydrated and starting to caramelize. Add the walnuts and sage and continue to cook, stirring frequently until the sage is cooked and walnuts lightly browned. Transfer to a small bowl until serving.

    Walnuts, raisins, sage and olive oil in a white frying pan

    Optional: Once the crumble is done cooking, return the pan to the heat with 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of oil. Add 3 sage leaves per portion and fry for 30 seconds until deep green and lightly crisp. Transfer to a plate to cool. 

    Make it Beautiful

    Serve this soup in individual portions. Pour your desired amount of soup into a bowl and drizzle with a swirl of extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with the walnut and raisin crumble. Arrange 3 fried sage leaves on top. 

    Two bowls of Cauliflower Soup with black and gold spoons

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    Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Apples and Walnut Raisin Crumble

    Philip Lago & Mystique Mattai
    Stunning to the eyes and comforting to the soul, our Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Apples and Walnut Raisin Crumble is the perfect fall soup for cold days, holidays, or weeknight dinners that can be packed for the next day....that is, if it will last that long. 
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Course food and drink, Soup
    Cuisine Canadian, north american
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 283

    Ingredients
      

    Soup

    • 3 tablespoon salted butter
    • 1 yellow onion diced
    • 1 head cauliflower cut in small florets
    • 4 apples peeled and diced (variety)
    • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 4 cups chicken stock
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 cups milk

    Crumble

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ cup raisins
    • ½ cup chopped walnuts
    • 3 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
    • 24 fresh small sage leaves optional garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter in a soup pot on medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Add the cauliflower and apples , then season liberally with salt and pepper, and mix to evenly distribute the ingredients. Lower heat to medium, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes, just to lightly brown the cauliflower in spots.
    • Pour in the chicken stock and sprinkle in the cinnamon, then bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until the cauliflower is fork tender.
    • Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the milk. Working in batches, transfer the soup to a high powered blender and blend until creamy and completely smooth, about 30 to 45 seconds per batch.
    • Return the soup to the pot and heat on medium. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • While the soup is coming back up to temperature, heat olive in a frying pan. Add raisins and sauté for 2 minutes, until rehydrated and starting to caramelize. Add the walnuts and sage and continue to cook, stirring frequently until the sage is cooked and walnuts lightly browned. Transfer to a small bowl until serving.
    • Optional: Once the crumble is done cooking, return the pan to the heat with 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of oil. Add 3 sage leaves per portion and fry for 30 seconds until deep green and lightly crisp. Transfer to a plate to cool. 

    Notes

    • Serve this soup in individual portions. Pour the desired amount of soup into a bowl and drizzle with a swirl of extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with the walnut and raisin crumble. Arrange 3 fried sage leaves on top. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 658mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cauliflower soup, creamy soup recipes, fall soups
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Ann B says

      October 16, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      I made this soup over the weekend and it was absolutely delicious. The walnuts and raisins added a delightful crunch to the soup and made for a beautiful presentation.5 stars

      Reply
      • Chef Sous Chef says

        October 16, 2019 at 3:22 pm

        Thanks Ann, we couldn't agree more 😉

        Reply
    2. Sabrina says

      October 29, 2019 at 4:32 pm

      Yummy! This cauliflower soup is so much more than the sum of its simple parts. Rich and comforting and still healthy, thanks for this winner recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Bernice says

      October 29, 2019 at 7:50 pm

      ugh. I can't decide which I like better, BBQ season or Soup season!! There are so many great fall soups out there right now, including yours. Love the flavours, wish I had a bowl right now.5 stars

      Reply
      • Chef Sous Chef says

        October 29, 2019 at 10:14 pm

        Always a tough choice, but so much you can do with soup. Thanks for the kind words 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sadia Malik says

      October 30, 2019 at 11:54 pm

      love the ingredient combination looks delicious and just perfect for the weather here.5 stars

      Reply
      • Chef Sous Chef says

        October 31, 2019 at 10:55 am

        Thanks Sadia, it's one of our favourite fall soups!

        Reply
    5. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

      October 31, 2019 at 9:21 am

      Cauliflower soup is one of my faves, especially this time of year! Yours looks super creamy and totally wishing I had a bowl with some crusty bread on this cool fall day 🙂5 stars

      Reply
      • Chef Sous Chef says

        October 31, 2019 at 10:55 am

        Crusty bread is a must 😉

        Reply
    6. Loreto and Nicoletta says

      November 01, 2019 at 11:59 am

      Fall ingredients are our favorites too! They make for comforting, cozy meals that taste absolutely delicious. As your beautiful cauliflower soup, which must taste incredible with the apples and cinnamon, plus the toppings!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      November 01, 2019 at 4:37 pm

      So many fall flavors going on in this dish! CAuliflower soup is actually probably my favorite soup. It's so creamy!5 stars

      Reply
      • Chef Sous Chef says

        November 02, 2019 at 12:05 pm

        Lots of complimentary flavours for sure and definitely a creamy and comforting soup!

        Reply
    8. Matt - Total Feasts says

      November 02, 2019 at 2:59 am

      Looks delicious, love the walnut sage crumble on top!5 stars

      Reply
      • Chef Sous Chef says

        November 02, 2019 at 12:05 pm

        Thanks Matt! The crumble adds a nice flavour and definitely makes for a beautiful presentation.

        Reply
    9. Marieke says

      November 03, 2019 at 2:29 pm

      I have never put raisins on top of soup but what an amazing addition! I love it, and the luscious creamy-ness of this soup!5 stars

      Reply
      • Chef Sous Chef says

        November 06, 2019 at 8:50 am

        Thanks Marieke. The raisins add a nice sweetness and layer of texture. A little touch to elevate the soup in flavour and presentation.

        Reply
    10. Ann says

      November 06, 2019 at 3:30 am

      I must admit, I'm not a big fan of cauliflower (and I don’t even know big fans personally), I think this is due to the specific smell of cooked cauliflower. Sometimes I cook cauliflower in batter or breadcrumbs, and my family and I find it quite tasty as a side dish. Despite this, your recipe caught my attention and I wanted to make this soup. I like its texture. By the way, adding apples and walnut raisin crumble is also an original idea. Though the combination is quite unusual, and I wonder what the final taste will be likr. Thank you! I will definitely try to make this soup.5 stars

      Reply

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