Cauliflower & Potato Tahini Soup

Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables for Roasting

   10 min hands-on

   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • Chop cauliflower into small florets and dice potatoes into small cubes. Slice the garlic bulb in half horizontally.

2. Season and Roast Vegetables

   3 min hands-on40 min waiting

   • Divide cauliflower, potatoes, and halved garlic bulb between two baking trays.
   • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cumin seeds, paprika, and salt. Toss to coat evenly.
   • Roast in the oven for 40 minutes, until cauliflower is golden and potatoes are tender.

3. Reserve Garnish

   1 min hands-on

   • Remove a handful of the crispiest cauliflower florets and potato cubes. Set aside for garnish.

4. Prepare Soup Base

   8 min hands-on

   • Dice onion and finely chop garlic cloves.
   • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic for 5 minutes until onion is translucent.
   • Add cumin seeds and paprika, cook for 30 seconds.

5. Combine and Blend

   6 min hands-on

   • Add roasted cauliflower and potatoes to the pot, squeeze roasted garlic flesh into the mixture.
   • Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
   • Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Stir in tahini and adjust consistency with water if needed. Season with salt.

6. Prepare Herb-Chili Topping

   6 min hands-on

   • Thinly slice remaining garlic cloves, red chili, and parsley.
   • Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook for 1 minute until popping.
   • Add sliced garlic, chili, and sesame seeds, fry for 2 minutes until garlic is golden. Stir in parsley, fry for 30 seconds until crispy. Season with salt and black pepper.

7. Assemble and Serve

   3 min hands-on

   • Ladle soup into bowls. Top with reserved roasted cauliflower and potatoes.
   • Spoon crispy herb-chili topping over soup, drizzle with extra tahini, and sprinkle with sumac. Serve hot.
   • Cooking tips:
   • For extra crunch, roast reserved cauliflower and potatoes for an additional 5-10 minutes while the soup simmers.
   • When blending, let the soup cool slightly if using a standard blender to prevent splattering.
   • Adjust the spice level by changing the cayenne and chili quantities.
   • For added smoky depth, sprinkle smoked paprika over the soup before serving.