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VEGAN Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup

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I share my favourite recipe for Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup that is perfect for holiday entertaining or a healthy weeknight meal.

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup I share my favourite recipe for Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup that is perfect for holiday entertaining or a healthy weeknight meal. 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces 1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and dried really well 1/2 onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 parsnips, peeled and diced 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 1/2 tsp herbs de provence 5 sprigs thyme, leaves only 1 L vegetable broth 1 can lite coconut milk Salt and pepper, to taste Garnish: Coconut milk Extra virgin olive oil Thyme Preheat oven to 450 F. Place the cauliflower on one baking sheet with a tablespoon of oil. Place the chickpeas on another baking sheet with a tablespoon of oil. Roast both until super crispy and caramelized, about 30 minutes for the cauliflower and 40-45 minutes for the chickpeas. Season generously with salt and pepper and set aside about 1/2 cup of each for garnish. Meanwhile, add the last tablespoon of oil to a large pot along with the onion. Saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds. Add the parsnips, cumin, herbs de province, thyme leaves and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and put the lid on the pot. Simmer for about 20 minutes, then add in the cauliflower and chickpeas (minus the 1/2 cup each). Cook for another 5 minutes until everything is very soft. Using a hand blender, puree until smooth. Add the coconut milk and puree again to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. To serve, add a swirl of coconut milk and olive oil. Top with the cauliflower and chickpeas and some fresh thyme leaves. Enjoy!

I’m a bit of a soup-a-holic, so I’ve gotten into the habit of making one big batch of soup every Sunday so that I have something to get me through the week. This week it was this Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup and OMG, it was a damn good week. There’s something inherently comforting about a dreamy creamy soup, and this one has the added goodness of caramelized roasted veg and high protein chickpeas.

How to Make Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup I share my favourite recipe for Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup that is perfect for holiday entertaining or a healthy weeknight meal. 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces 1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and dried really well 1/2 onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 parsnips, peeled and diced 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 1/2 tsp herbs de provence 5 sprigs thyme, leaves only 1 L vegetable broth 1 can lite coconut milk Salt and pepper, to taste Garnish: Coconut milk Extra virgin olive oil Thyme Preheat oven to 450 F. Place the cauliflower on one baking sheet with a tablespoon of oil. Place the chickpeas on another baking sheet with a tablespoon of oil. Roast both until super crispy and caramelized, about 30 minutes for the cauliflower and 40-45 minutes for the chickpeas. Season generously with salt and pepper and set aside about 1/2 cup of each for garnish. Meanwhile, add the last tablespoon of oil to a large pot along with the onion. Saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds. Add the parsnips, cumin, herbs de province, thyme leaves and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and put the lid on the pot. Simmer for about 20 minutes, then add in the cauliflower and chickpeas (minus the 1/2 cup each). Cook for another 5 minutes until everything is very soft. Using a hand blender, puree until smooth. Add the coconut milk and puree again to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. To serve, add a swirl of coconut milk and olive oil. Top with the cauliflower and chickpeas and some fresh thyme leaves. Enjoy!

Roasting vegetables is literally my favourite winter past time. It adds a lot of flavour and texture and make the whole house smell divine. And let’s be real, non-roasted cauliflower smells like farts so the roasted version in my Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup is a welcome change. I also love roasted chickpeas as a crispy snack alternative to chips – if you haven’t made them you need to STAT. These not only add body and flavour to my soup, but also make for a beautiful and crispy little topping that everyone always loves.

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup I share my favourite recipe for Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup that is perfect for holiday entertaining or a healthy weeknight meal. 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces 1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and dried really well 1/2 onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 parsnips, peeled and diced 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 1/2 tsp herbs de provence 5 sprigs thyme, leaves only 1 L vegetable broth 1 can lite coconut milk Salt and pepper, to taste Garnish: Coconut milk Extra virgin olive oil Thyme Preheat oven to 450 F. Place the cauliflower on one baking sheet with a tablespoon of oil. Place the chickpeas on another baking sheet with a tablespoon of oil. Roast both until super crispy and caramelized, about 30 minutes for the cauliflower and 40-45 minutes for the chickpeas. Season generously with salt and pepper and set aside about 1/2 cup of each for garnish. Meanwhile, add the last tablespoon of oil to a large pot along with the onion. Saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds. Add the parsnips, cumin, herbs de province, thyme leaves and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and put the lid on the pot. Simmer for about 20 minutes, then add in the cauliflower and chickpeas (minus the 1/2 cup each). Cook for another 5 minutes until everything is very soft. Using a hand blender, puree until smooth. Add the coconut milk and puree again to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. To serve, add a swirl of coconut milk and olive oil. Top with the cauliflower and chickpeas and some fresh thyme leaves. Enjoy!

So once you’ve roasted your veg, you add it to some broth with some spices, parsnips (my favourite nutty little veg) and some gorgeous aromatic thyme and let it simmer until everyone is soft. Then I just use a little immersion blender with some coconut milk to get the job done quickly and in one pot, but you can also easily transfer your Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup to a blender and call it a day.

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup I share my favourite recipe for Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup that is perfect for holiday entertaining or a healthy weeknight meal. 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces 1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and dried really well 1/2 onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 parsnips, peeled and diced 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 1/2 tsp herbs de provence 5 sprigs thyme, leaves only 1 L vegetable broth 1 can lite coconut milk Salt and pepper, to taste Garnish: Coconut milk Extra virgin olive oil Thyme Preheat oven to 450 F. Place the cauliflower on one baking sheet with a tablespoon of oil. Place the chickpeas on another baking sheet with a tablespoon of oil. Roast both until super crispy and caramelized, about 30 minutes for the cauliflower and 40-45 minutes for the chickpeas. Season generously with salt and pepper and set aside about 1/2 cup of each for garnish. Meanwhile, add the last tablespoon of oil to a large pot along with the onion. Saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds. Add the parsnips, cumin, herbs de province, thyme leaves and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and put the lid on the pot. Simmer for about 20 minutes, then add in the cauliflower and chickpeas (minus the 1/2 cup each). Cook for another 5 minutes until everything is very soft. Using a hand blender, puree until smooth. Add the coconut milk and puree again to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. To serve, add a swirl of coconut milk and olive oil. Top with the cauliflower and chickpeas and some fresh thyme leaves. Enjoy!

The key is that you want your soup to be SOUP-ER smooth (see what I did there, folks), so that the contrast with the crispy caramelized cauliflower and chickpeas really stands out.

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup I share my favourite recipe for Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup that is perfect for holiday entertaining or a healthy weeknight meal. 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces 1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and dried really well 1/2 onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 parsnips, peeled and diced 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 1/2 tsp herbs de provence 5 sprigs thyme, leaves only 1 L vegetable broth 1 can lite coconut milk Salt and pepper, to taste Garnish: Coconut milk Extra virgin olive oil Thyme Preheat oven to 450 F. Place the cauliflower on one baking sheet with a tablespoon of oil. Place the chickpeas on another baking sheet with a tablespoon of oil. Roast both until super crispy and caramelized, about 30 minutes for the cauliflower and 40-45 minutes for the chickpeas. Season generously with salt and pepper and set aside about 1/2 cup of each for garnish. Meanwhile, add the last tablespoon of oil to a large pot along with the onion. Saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds. Add the parsnips, cumin, herbs de province, thyme leaves and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and put the lid on the pot. Simmer for about 20 minutes, then add in the cauliflower and chickpeas (minus the 1/2 cup each). Cook for another 5 minutes until everything is very soft. Using a hand blender, puree until smooth. Add the coconut milk and puree again to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. To serve, add a swirl of coconut milk and olive oil. Top with the cauliflower and chickpeas and some fresh thyme leaves. Enjoy!

This Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup is elegant enough for holiday entertaining, but simple enough for a weeknight meal. I promise you’re going to love it.

Now let me know what are some of your favourite soups?

What should I make next week to get me through this cold winter week?

Leave me a comment below with some of your favourites!

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Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr 30 mins
Total Time1 hr 45 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 -6 people
Calories: 410kcal
I share my favourite recipe for Vegan Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip and Chickpea Soup that is perfect for holiday entertaining or a healthy weeknight meal.

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  • Preheat oven to 450 F.
  • Place the cauliflower on one baking sheet with a tablespoon of oil. Place the chickpeas on another baking sheet with a tablespoon of oil. Roast both until super crispy and caramelized, about 30 minutes for the cauliflower and 40-45 minutes for the chickpeas. Season generously with salt and pepper and set aside about 1/2 cup of each for garnish.
  • Meanwhile, add the last tablespoon of oil to a large pot along with the onion. Saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds. Add the parsnips, cumin, herbs de province, thyme leaves and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and put the lid on the pot. Simmer for about 20 minutes, then add in the cauliflower and chickpeas (minus the 1/2 cup each). Cook for another 5 minutes until everything is very soft.
  • Using a hand blender, puree until smooth. Add the coconut milk and puree again to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • To serve, add a swirl of coconut milk and olive oil. Top with the cauliflower and chickpeas and some fresh thyme leaves. Enjoy!

 

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Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian, an avid food writer and blogger, a cookbook author and the founder of Abbey's Kitchen Inc.

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  1. Kris says

    4 stars
    This was very tasty. I did cut back on the cumin because I did not have much. But it was fine because just about half a teaspoon gave it a nice light flavor. I also added a bit of Better than Bouillon mushroom flavor. Lovely soup for a chilly evening.

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  3. Sabine Walter says

    5 stars
    Of to the store I go to get cauliflower and parsnips! Got chickpeas and coconut milk–check. I think I’ll put the dry chickpeas in the coconut milk in the pressure cooker first. I limit my canned items. This sounds so yummy! Thanks for the recipe!

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