Creamy cauliflower soup with crispy mustard ferment croutons
Soothing, nourishing & perfect for a stress-free winter season
When the days get shorter and winter approaches, there's hardly anything more comforting than a creamy, aromatic soup. Our Cauliflower Soup with Mustard Croutons and a Fire Ferment Finish is just the right recipe for the hectic pre-Christmas season: easy to prepare, warming, and packed with nourishing ingredients.
As part of our Meal Prep Week, this recipe helps you get through the Advent season relaxed – without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. You prepare everything at your leisure, pour the soup into your favorite jar, and then enjoy it whenever you crave a portion of warmth.
Recipe: Cauliflower Soup with Mustard Croutons & Fire Cider
This winter dish becomes particularly exciting with the Fire Cider Ferment – a potent, fermented home remedy that not only adds depth and a slightly spicy, fresh aroma to your soup, but also turns it into a real power meal. The ferment is stirred in only when serving, so that its valuable properties are fully preserved.
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower (approx. 900 g, divided into florets)
- 1 potato (approx. 150 g, peeled, diced)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 stalk celery (cut into pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (lightly crushed)
- 1.2 L vegetable broth
- 20 g butter or 1 tbsp oil
- 3 tbsp plant-based cream or crème fraîche
- Salt, pepper, a little lemon zest
- 4 tsp Fire Ferment (1 tsp per serving – stir in just before serving)
Mustard Croutons
- 2 slices sourdough bread, cubed
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp Fire Ferment
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Preparation
- Sauté onion, celery, and caraway seeds in olive oil.
- Add cauliflower and potato, cover with vegetable broth, and cook until soft for 20 minutes.
- Puree finely with butter and plant-based cream. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Mix bread with mustard, ferment, and oil, and toast on a baking sheet at 180°C for approx. 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the soup cool completely and divide into 4 containers.
Enjoy your meal!
Optimal portioning for your meal prep
| Container | Filling quantity | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 × Round Fresh-Keeping Container (0.5 L) | 1 portion each | Pour soup directly in, seal airtight. Store croutons separately in a stainless steel or fresh-keeping container. |
| 2 × Oleni Mason Jar (0.75 L) + Lunchbox Insert | 1 portion each | Pour soup to approx. 2 cm below the rim. Place croutons in the lunchbox insert in the jar (not directly in the soup). |
Meal Prep with a Home Pharmacy in a Jar – Your Weekly Plan
If you want to use your Fire Cider even more effectively:
We have made it the basis for an entire 5-day meal prep plan. From quiche to soup, from dressing to dip – everything is based on your ferment.
➤ Click here for the weekly plan: Home Pharmacy in a Jar – 5 Days of Meal Prep with Fire Cider
Once prepared, enjoy five relaxed days. That's stress-free eating during the Christmas season.
