Creamy Tomato Bisque
with Quinoa & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
What's the secret to making this tomato bisque creamy while still keeping it vegan? The addition of cashews and coconut milk. Due to their uniquely low fiber and high fat and starch content, cashews help provide a richly thick and creamy (but not heavy) base to this soup. Roasted cauliflower is tossed in vegan parmesan for a salty, nutty accent to this dinner.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup white quinoa
- 6 oz cauliflower florets
- 2 tbsp vegan parmesan (divided)
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 13.76 oz crushed tomatoes
- 6.76 floz coconut milk
- 0.5 oz basil, leaves torn
- 5 tsp olive oil*
- Salt*
- Pepper*
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INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine quinoa, 1 cup water, and a pinch of salt in small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until spirals burst and water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside. (4-servings: use 1¾ cups water)
Meanwhile, combine cauliflower, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper on baking sheet and toss. Roast until cauliflower is tender and browned in places, 12 to 15 minutes. Add just half the parmesan to roasted cauliflower and toss. (4-servings: use 2 tbsp olive oil)
Heat 2 tsp olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cashews, tomatoes, coconut milk, ¼ cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper to pot with aromatics. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. (4-servings: use 4 tsp olive oil, ½ cup water)
Carefully pour bisque mixture into blender and purée until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. (TIPS: Vent blender by removing plastic center of lid; begin blending on low and finish on high to avoid splashing. For 4-serving meal, blend in batches.)
Divide creamy tomato bisque between bowls and top with quinoa and parmesan-roasted cauliflower. Sprinkle with basil and remaining parmesan. Soup’s on!