Karnabahar Çorbası

Name: Karnabahar Çorbası
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 6 cups cauliflower florets, chopped; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp salt

A silky cauliflower soup simmered with garlic and butter, then topped with a warm paprika oil drizzle.

40 minEasyServes 4190 cal/serving

TurkishSoupStovetop and BlenderVegetarianLow CarbNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

6 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Melt half of the 2 tbsp unsalted butter with 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until soft.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute.
4

Add 6 cups chopped cauliflower florets, 4 cups vegetable broth, and 1 tsp salt, then bring to a simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
5

Purée the soup until smooth, stir in 1 cup whole milk, and warm through.
6

Melt remaining 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a small skillet, stir in 1 tsp sweet paprika, and drizzle over bowls before serving.

Questions

Can I make Karnabahar Çorbası dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 cup whole milk. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Karnabahar Çorbası gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Karnabahar Çorbası keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Karnabahar Çorbası?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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