Prepare your veggies - slice the garlic, cut the cauliflower into florets, and slice & wash the leeks. Make sure to remove any dirt left between the leek layers.
4 cloves garlic, 1 medium-sized head of cauliflower, 2 medium-sized leeks
Heat up oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add leeks and garlic and saute until soft, about 10 mins.
Add cauliflower, vegetable stock, rice & seasoning and turn up the heat. Bring to a boil & then let simmer until cauliflower is tender & the rice is cooked - approx. 10 to 15 minutes.
4 cups vegetable stock, ⅓ cup long-grain white rice, black pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dry thyme
Blend the soup either in a benchtop blender or using an immersion blender. The longer you blend, the creamier & silkier the soup will be.
Serve immediately with a swirl of soy cream & crunchy roasted seeds.
Notes
Serves 2 large or 4 small portions. Feel free to adjust the portion sizes by toggling the serving size above the ingredients list.Tip 1 - Prepare ahead to make the cooking process as smooth as possible. Measure out, clean & slice all your veggies beforehand. Make sure you've got hot veggie stock & a blender on hand.Tip 2 - Don't mince the garlic, it will burn. Simply slice it instead. You don't need to be super precise. We’ll blend it later so the bigger chunks won’t matter.Tip 3 - Cooking time varies depending on the type of rice you're choosing. For example, wholegrain, black, and wild rice will take longer than white rice.Too thick? Add more vegetable stock & mix again.Too thin? Let it boil for longer so that more water evaporates. You could also add more cauliflower or thicken it with a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed in with cold water).To store - Pour any leftovers into an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.To freeze - Let the soup cool down, then transfer a single portion to a freezer-safe container. Keeps well for 2-3 months. Let the soup thaw at room temperature or in the microwave before heating it up until piping hot & serving. I like to give the soup another quick blend after defrosting it to revive the creamy texture.The nutritional information given is an estimate only.