Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Prosciutto and Gingered Thyme Oil
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Serves: 2 servings
 
Ingredients
  • For the gingered thyme oil:
  • ½ cup mild olive oil
  • 1 thumb fresh ginger, peeled and thickly sliced
  • 2 long sprigs thyme

  • For the soup:
  • 1 medium cauliflower (1½ lbs), divided into large florets
  • 4 large cloves garlic, whole and unpeeled
  • 2 tablespoons melted duck fat, or other solid fat
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
  • Pinch sea salt plus more to taste
  • 2-2¼ cups warm chicken broth
  • 4-6 slices prosciutto, ripped into medium-sized pieces
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Start by making the gingered thyme oil. Pour the oil into a small pan and add the slices of ginger and sprigs of thyme. Warm gently to the point you can still put your little finger in without it burning, then remove from the heat and set aside to infuse.
  3. Put the cauliflower and garlic onto a large baking tray, pour over the melted oil and toss to coat. Now sprinkle over the ginger and a pinch of sea salt. Bake for 35-40 minutes until browned on the edges, turning mid way through.
  4. Meanwhile line a separate tray with parchment paper and lay out the prosciutto slices. Cook until crispy, about 6-10 minutes. I know this timing sounds very noncommittal but the precise cooking time will depend on how thick your slices are. They will crisp up on cooling.
  5. When the roasted veggies are ready, squeeze the garlic out of their skins and transfer to a blender, together with the cauli and warmed broth. Blitz until smooth, starting with 2 cups broth and adding more if you like your soup thinner. Taste and add more salt as needed.
  6. Ladle into warmed bowls and top with crispy prosciutto and a drizzle of the infused oil.
Recipe by Autoimmune Wellness at https://autoimmunewellness.com/roasted-cauliflower-soup-crispy-prosciutto-gingered-thyme-oil/