The Very Best Cauliflower Soup Recipe Ever – Clear Brain Fog With This Bowl of Goodness

Cauliflower is a nutritional powerhouse for everyone but especially for perimenopausal and menopausal women. That’s why I’m sharing the very best cauliflower soup recipe ever.

Not only does this cauliflower soup recipe taste delicious, it also helps with brain fog, making it a firm favourite weekly meal for anyone in perimenopause and menopause.

Why is cauliflower good for you?

When it comes to nutritional superstars, cauliflower truly does get the golden buzzer time and time again.

Not only is cauliflower dense in vitamin C and vitamin K, it’s also a great source of folate. Folate helps with cell growth, which is why it’s so important to consume during pregnancy.

On top of this, cauliflower is low in sodium, fat-free and good for cholesterol.

Is cauliflower good for menopause and perimenopause?

Yes, cauliflower is good for menopause and perimenopause!

Cauliflower belongs to a group of vegetables called the cruciferous vegetables, which means that they have compounds that can help balance hormones – specifically oestrogen levels – in your body.

That’s why cauliflower is great for reducing menopause and perimenopause symptoms, like hot flashes and brain fog.

Other cruciferous vegetables

Cauliflower is an excellent vegetable to eat during menopause and perimenopause because it can truly alleviate some of your symptoms.

All cruciferous vegetables contain compounds that help to mirror oestrogen levels. Plus, studies have shown that consuming lots of cruciferous vegetables is linked with a lower risk for cardiovascular disease and better breast health.

So, if you’re giving cauliflower a break, here are some other cruciferous vegetables that’ll pack a nutritional punch for everyone, but especially for you as you go through perimenopause and menopause:

• Broccoli
• Brussel sprouts
• Cabbage
• Kale
• Bok choi
• Rocket
• Watercress
• Reddish
• Turnips
• And, of course, cauliflower.

Why you’ll love this cauliflower soup recipe

This truly is the very best cauliflower soup recipe. Here’s why:

• It’s super low calorie because weight control is already difficult in menopause and perimenopause
• You’ll get a healthy dose of vitamin C, which works to repair tissue, form collagen (which is great for tackling dry menopause skin) and protect your bones and joints
• Not only vitamin C, but vitamin K, also working to toughen up bones (because menopause and perimenopause can trigger a loss of bone density)
• As if vitamin C and vitamin K weren’t enough, vitamin B joins the party, which – as it works with phosphorus – helps to clear brain fog and improves memory
• It’s delicious, hearty, warming and so much better than the canned stuff
• This cauliflower soup recipe is mega simple!

The very best cauliflower soup recipe ever

Now that you know why cauliflower gets the golden buzzer for slaying menopause symptoms, let’s dive into the very best cauliflower soup recipe ever.

If you’re not a fan of cauliflower soup, take a look at my favourite 3 cauliflower air-fryer recipes.

Ingredients for the best cauliflower soup recipe

To make this cauliflower soup, you’ll need:

• 1 head of cauliflower, chopped into florets
• 1 diced onion (no need to chop too preciously, rough dicing is just fine)
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 4 full cups of chicken or vegetable broth
• 6 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped (or your choice of herbs, croutons, nuts and seeds if you’re vegetarian or simply don’t like bacon!)
• 2 tbsp of olive oil (or your choice of oil)
• A good sprinkle of salt
• A crack of pepper

How to make this cauliflower soup recipe

Even though this is the very best cauliflower soup recipe, it’s incredibly simple. Just follow the steps:

1. Heat your oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add your onions and garlic. Sauté until soft.
   • Tip: If your onions and garlic look like they’re going to burn, add a splash of water. Not too much though!
3. Add your cauliflower florets to the pan. Stir with your onions and garlic.
4. Stir occasionally until your cauliflower florets have softened.
5. Pour your broth into the saucepan and bring your mixture to a boil.
6. Once boiling, turn the heat down and simmer the mixture until your cauliflower is fork-tender. This should take around 15 to 20 minutes. (Grab a drink and relax while you’re waiting!)
7. Once your cauliflower is fork tender, remove your pot from the heat. To avoid burning yourself in the next stage, I’d advise giving it five minutes to cool down a touch.
8. Use a blender to blitz your mixture until the soup is smooth, creamy and lump free.
   • Tip: If your soup is too thick, add a splash more broth or water.
9. Add your sprinkle of salt and crack of pepper
   • Tip: Broth tends to be pretty salty, so make sure you taste your soup before adding seasoning to avoid over-salting.
10. Serve your cauliflower soup in bowls, topping them with bacon
    • If you’re vegetarian: swap out the bacon for your preferred herbs, nuts and/or seeds.

The very best cauliflower soup recipe – in a nutshell

And there you have it! The very best cauliflower soup recipe.

Easy to make, incredibly beneficial for the whole family but particularly for anyone going through perimenopause and menopause, and oh-so delicious.

This cauliflower soup recipe will be so delightfully received by the whole family that you’ll be making it weekly. And, trust me, your body will thank you for it.

Brain fog, farewell!