Authentic Transylvanian Cauliflower Soup (Grandma’s Recipe)

Authentic Transylvanian Cauliflower Soup Served in Bowl

Authentic Transylvanian Cauliflower Soup (Grandma’s Recipe)

Course: Dinner, Soups

Cuisine: Hungarian, Transylvanian

Diet: Halal, Kosher

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings: portions

Calories: 113kcal

Author: Timea

A traditional, clear-broth cauliflower soup passed down through generations. This recipe uses a classic "rântaș" (light roux) and Hungarian sweet paprika to create a vibrant, golden-red broth without the need for heavy creams. It’s a healthy, rustic, and restorative meal that celebrates the natural texture of the cauliflower.

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Equipment

1 Soup Pot

Ingredients

1 piece cauliflower medium-size
1 piece yellow sweet pepper
4 pieces carrots
2 teaspoons sea salt kosher
1 teaspoon ground pepper freshly ground
2 teaspoons sweet paprika powder
2 cubes vegetable stock
50 ml sunflower oil
2 tablespoon wheat flour
1 bunch parsley chopped
½ piece lemon juice
2.5 l water

Instructions

Prepare: Wash and cut the cauliflower into small florets and slice the carrots into thin rounds.
Make the Roux: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot. Stir in a tablespoon of flour and the Hungarian sweet paprika for 20-30 seconds until fragrant.
The Veggie Toss: Immediately add the cauliflower florets and stir to coat them in the red oil. Add the sliced carrots.
Simmer: Pour in the water and add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 20-25 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
Finish: Turn off the heat. Stir in the juice of half a lemon and a handful of fresh chopped parsley.

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Notes

Important Tip: Do not let the paprika sit in the hot oil for more than a few seconds without adding the cauliflower, or it will turn bitter.
Texture: We leave the vegetables whole in this version to maintain the traditional rustic style of Transylvanian heritage cooking.
Dietary: To make this gluten-free, simply skip the flour and bloom the paprika directly in the oil before adding the vegetables.

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