Just beautiful and i love cauliflower. This delicious bowl of soup, despite being dairy-free, looks and feels pretty creamy. Increase the heat to medium and let it cook for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the potato and cauliflower are softened. Creamy Cauliflower Chicken And Split Pea Soup With Spiced Seeds … Quick and easy dinner or decadent dessert - recipes for any occasion. Love the red hues. The red pot is an especially good prop, especially with such a neutral colored soup. If it has the leaves on, don’t cut them off, roast those too. ","position":4,"name":"Then, add the\u00a0cauliflower, potato, stock and milk.\u00a0Season with...","url":"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/soup\/creamy-cauliflower-soup-donna-hay-styling-and-photography-challenge-5\/#mv_create_97_4"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Increase the heat to medium and let it cook for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the potato and cauliflower are softened. Exactly what it sounds like. I can relate to the confusing winter… it feels more like spring here in DC! We have Cauliflower soup this week too, only I added roasted garlic . But the unexpected yet pleasant weather is better than cold winters. I like how you are aggressively challenging your food photography. Moroccan spiced cauliflower & almond soup. Let me say just once WOW!!! Simone has been hosting Donna Hay Photography Challenges for a while now and this is the first time I decided to give it a try. Nov 1, 2016 - Donna Hay kitchen tools, homewares, books and baking mixes. I love these kind of creamy soupd, should try this one sometime…, Regards, Manju http://manjuseatingdelights.blogspot.com/, You have done fabulous job Kankana! Your photos are phenomenal! Bring to the boil. Speaking of soup yum. Nov 6, 2019 - Vegetarian Cauliflower Recipes. I would have never tried making a soup with cauliflower if this challenge didn’t call for it. Love your soup photo! I’m loving it! You may choose to have your gifts arrive beautifully wrapped or simply in their original packaging. great clicks. Easy . Receive exclusive articles and eBooks on Kitchen Tips and Tricks, Photography Tutorial, Meal Prep Ideas and Simple Recipes for Busy Lifestyle. I’m glad you shared with us. Some days make us reach for something cool and refreshing and the very next day, we prefer to spend the whole day in bed with a book and hot coffee or soup. Your interpretation looks fantastic, love the addition of the chili flakes. May be even I should give it a shot sometime to challenge myself with different food photography styling/lighting . This month, Simone challenged us all to make a creamy cauliflower soup, which appeared in Donna Hay issue #51 (June/July 2010) and was photographed by Ben Dearnley. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). See more ideas about recipes, vegetarian recipes, cauliflower recipes. Add cauliflower and stock. I think it’s because I don’t practice and learn so I feel insecurity about not knowing what to do when pictures don’t come out the way I wish. Thanks for sharing the tips on how you created those effects. Thanks! Awesome, you participated in the challenge too! With the holiday season well behind us and under our, slightly tighter belts, it’s time to tuck into January’s bountiful harvests. Add the cauliflower, potato, stock and milk, increase heat to medium and cook for 25-30 minutes or until cauliflower and potato is tender. Especially now it’s so cold outside. 64 ratings 4.2 out of 5 star rating. All messages posted at this site express the views of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the owners and administrators of this site. Divide the cauliflower, chickpeas, garlic, thyme and lemon between two baking trays lined with nonstick paper. I kept chuckling over the phrase you’ve used – ‘confusing winter’ – you do have a way with words,Kankana!And what a marvelous job you’ve done!The smoky and rustic background lends such an interesting touch to your photos – kudos for all your efforts:)The cauliflower soup looks tempting too – this is new to me,since I’ve never had cauliflower soup before.Sure calls for a quick try! Some people choose to have their gifts arrive unwrapped for environmental reasons and convenience. I am going to check this out. I could say that another 50 times. If you … We ask you to set a close date for your registry in order for us to know when to deliver your gifts. Top with crispy chorizo, parsley and croutons 30 mins . This is what I did! Cauliflower is a superstar when it comes to soup. Place the cauliflower, oil and Parmesan in a bowl and toss to combine. All content on this blog is copyrighted. Add 2 teaspoons of the spice mix to the … Add the coriander and cumin and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant. We have cauliflower to thank for that. lovely recipe..! And it’s not really that heavy either. I admire you and I see your photos are drastically improving, which is so fun to see! Quick and easy dinner or decadent dessert - recipes for any occasion. . I love this recipe. Combine the cumin, paprika, coriander and cinnamon. The photos are gorgeous and the soup looks fantastic! In a medium pot, combine chicken broth and cauliflower; season with salt and pepper. Put the onion, celery, garlic, butter and olive oil into a large saucepan set over a low-medium heat. fabulous clicks (as usual!) What a fun challenge. Using a hand-held stick blender, blend until smooth. You seemed to have beautifully executed it. Easy effortless cooking with fresh ingredients is my mantra and I like to carry that in my everyday meal. I am quite impressed with all the results of the challenge this month. ANd the soup looks delicious:), Are you kidding me? Love them all, Kankana!! Love this soup too, perfect for the current cold wave. No matter how you serve it, it's a quick, low-carb fix for when you're craving a starchy soup. The soup looks like a classic cream of asparagus, and your eyes will fool your palate to a certain extent. Remove from the heat and using a hand-held blender, blend until smooth. I had some kind of feeling that this will end up on top 9! you should give cauliflower another try. Become a member of donnahay.com and receive VIP offers, behind-the-scenes previews and exclusive content direct to your inbox, While the cauliflower is cooking, place the chorizo in, 1kg cauliflower, trimmed and thinly sliced, 1 dried chorizo, skin removed and chopped, ¾ cup (210g) natural Greek-style (thick) yoghurt. The styling looks fab..! The photo appeared in Donna Hay issue #51. Love all the shots…great job done Kankana! . It may not be republished in part or whole without permission and proper credit. Please contact me to seek republishing or syndication rights. At the first look, it looked simple but as I started styling and arranging, I realized how tricky it was – the light on the soup, the reflection on the bowl, the dark shadow and how the napkin was wrapped. I didn’t have any blue ribbon and hence, used a brown jute thread to wrap the spoon. it’s really good. love the clicks kankana.. i am just beginning to appreciate what goes into great food photography. To create the white circle, I spilled some soup and used a spoon to get that shape. Unlike you, I love cauliflower, so I’ll enjoy this recipe for sure! Peel and cut the onions into 1cm wedges and trim then cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets. cauliflower isn’t my fav either it looks so good that it is hard to pass! That last photo is spectacular with the warm reds and browns. Your pictures are lovely! This soup looks darn good too, but I do really love cauliflower! Some have it and some don’t? Beautiful and great pics as always Kankana!I love the way you described in detail how you had to create the effects while taking the pics.The soup looks delicious and has just the perfect consistency for a warm, cozy comforting, feeling.Have a great weekend , Hey Kankana, what a fun challenge! Season with salt and pepper.Increase the heat to medium and let it cook for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the potato and cauliflower are softened.Remove from heat, discard the bay leaf and use an immersion blender or a food processor to purée it.Sprinkle some chilly flakes and garnish it with some fried cauliflower or parmesan cheese or croutons.© Playful Cooking. Here in Australia we may have to wait a few months before we begin thinking of cauliflowers and hot soups, but this recipe is most inviting and the photos even more so! We all know that replicating anyone’s work is a crime but this challenge is different! Glad I ran across this post and great to “meet” you! Ohh.its truly beautiful Kankana, loved your last shot, well styled, you should write more often on food photography, will help a lot to newbies like me. The cauliflower soup looks so hearty, just what we need here in the blistering cold of Bahrain, that last pic is mind blowing..love evrything about it..and as for soup..i suck at making it and depend on those canned ones whenever i need some . I seriously think that is better then the original. I bet that was a hard project to recreate that Donna Hay pic. Great food pics are a class apart and you sure jumped right in the category..! Your professional quality photos I’m trying to learn. This looks like a really fun challenge and you really do have a gift and an eye for photography. Looking for soups that let cauliflower shine? Delish looking soup and beautiful pics! California has always been unpredictable when it comes to weather. It allows us to learn, come out of our comfort zone and try new things. Place the cauliflower florets, olive oil and grated Parmesan in a bowl … Spread the cauliflower mixture on a large oven tray and cook for 20 minutes or until … While the soup is cooking, make the parmesan cauliflower crumbs. Everyones image is different in a way, still resembling the original but all with their own twist! Oh how I agree with the confusing winter here! Preheat your oven to 180°C/350ºF/gas 4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. I loves cauliflower and soup at the same time, so it will be a great tiem for me to enjoy it for breakfast or dinner! ","position":2,"name":"Add onion, garlic, thyme and bay leaf to...","url":"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/soup\/creamy-cauliflower-soup-donna-hay-styling-and-photography-challenge-5\/#mv_create_97_2"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Cook until the onion has softened. I used a black board as the surface, kept another black board as the backdrop and it helped in adding a strong shadow. Meanwhile, combine in a small bowl the remaining one cup cauliflower, the oil and cheese. It was very challenging but I enjoyed it! We reserve the right to remove, edit, or move any messages for any reason. Add the garlic, parmesan, salt, pepper and half of the oil and toss to combine. Would love to tuck in with a bowl of this delicious soup. I didn’t have fresh thyme and hence, used dried ones. Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan. I love your take on the original picture. I have to tell you that I really liked your series with the red accents. Add the cauliflower, stock, milk, salt and pepper. you have done a great job. Place it all in a roasting tray … I personally think it’s better than the original because I got hungry looking at your pic! i love the first & second images….so beautiful ! I just had cauliflower soup for the first time and loved it!!! Rustic, yet sophisticated. Gorgeous, gorgeous photography. Great results!! What a delicious soup and the photographs are beautiful!!! Awesome !! This recipe creates six to eight servings of healthy cauliflower cheese Add cauliflower and stock, bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes (or microwave on HIGH for about 10 minutes) or until cauliflower is soft. I think I like your photos better than the one from the magazine. I love the mix of the wood and warm tones with the dark. Your replicate looks great, just like the original, but I like Kankana version of the last photos. i always love couliflower the chilli flakes really bring alive to both, photo and the soup, bravo! Beautiful Kankana!!! If the soup is too thick for your taste, add more milk, water or stock (and more salt if needed). I never thought I liked cauliflower until recently. A delicious soup and gorgeous clicks! Snuggle up on the couch, cover the feet with your favorite pair of socks and hold the bowl of soup as it warms you up. Silly enough I just realized that I actually took a digital subscription to the magazine last year somewhere and than totally forgot about it. Those are gorgeous photos. Kankana, this was challenging, but so beautiful! I would love to make my food photography better, I think I’ll look into those challenges, it sounds like a lot of fun! Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium … Hey there! Then, add the cauliflower, potato, stock and milk. It should take about 5 minutes.Then, add the cauliflower, potato, stock and milk. Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan. Seriously you did AMAZING job! I love your shots and the pop of red makes it even better. Cauliflower soup is one of my favourites, topped with sauteed mushrooms! For this challenge, we had to make a cauliflower soup (recipe was provided) and try to replicate the original photo from the magazine. Roughly chop cauliflower, including stalk to no larger than 1cm cubes. Place over high heat, bring to the boil then simmer over medium heat, covered, for 20 minutes until cauliflower stalk is tender. Add the onion and garlic and cook, covered, for 4–5 minutes or until softened. YaY! Nothing is more comforting than a creamy soup on a winter night. Place half the cauliflower florets in a bowl. And truth be told I LOVE your second photo in the red pan. Method. I’m so glad you participated in the challenge Kankana! And it takes thirty-ish minutes or so from start to finish. Perfect styling and photography. Absolutely loved the photos. Wonderful photos! In a saucepan, melt the butter in low heat. 2 Meanwhile, fry or grill bacon until crisp.. 3 Purée Donna Hay Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Parmesan Cauliflower Crumbs. Again, it’s reminding me to get the immersion blender. :) Congrats again sweetie! Instructions. Add the cauliflower, stock, milk, salt and pepper. A perfect Winter bowl, better than plain boiled veggies. I wish we have something like that here! Its not used enough in my opinion! Sprinkle some chilly flakes and garnish it with some fried cauliflower or parmesan cheese or croutons. ","position":5,"name":"Increase the heat to medium and let it...","url":"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/soup\/creamy-cauliflower-soup-donna-hay-styling-and-photography-challenge-5\/#mv_create_97_5"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Remove from heat, discard the bay leaf and use an immersion blender or a food processor to\u00a0pur\u00e9e it. I am Kankana and this is my culinary space where I unfold memories, share stories and try new flavours. I think you did better than just good on those photos, very very professional and I have to say I like your much better!!! Cook until the onion has softened. That way, people who were unable to make a purchase before the event can still choose a gift. While the soup is cooking, make the Parmesan cauliflower crumbs. 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