Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan. 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. This is what I did! Preheat your oven to 180°C/350ºF/gas 4. Love this soup too, perfect for the current cold wave. Come to think of it I also got cauliflower!! By registering at this site you agree not to post any messages that are obscene, vulgar, slanderous, hateful, threatening, or that violate any laws. Place the cauliflower florets, olive oil and grated Parmesan in a bowl … I had some kind of feeling that this will end up on top 9! Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. You seemed to have beautifully executed it. I let the light in from the right and didn’t use any reflector. Bring to the boil. And it takes thirty-ish minutes or so from start to finish. ","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. esp like the jute around the spoon gives it such a rustic old-world charm. Love your exercise in Donna hay styling! Love all the shots…great job done Kankana! Some people choose to have their gifts arrive unwrapped for environmental reasons and convenience. We reserve the right to remove, edit, or move any messages for any reason. What a fun challenge. Hope you have a great week ahead Kankana , Superb snaps !!! I used a black board as the surface, kept another black board as the backdrop and it helped in adding a strong shadow. Add the cauliflower, stock, milk, salt and pepper. Some nights, a thick blanket keeps us nice and warm while asleep but then chuck the blanket aside on other nights when we actually sweat a little while sleeping. The photo appeared in Donna Hay issue #51. While the soup is cooking, make the parmesan cauliflower crumbs. 64 ratings 4.2 out of 5 star rating. Beautiful work Kankana..love the dark tone pictures a lot. I never thought I liked cauliflower until recently. We have Cauliflower soup this week too, only I added roasted garlic . Spread the cauliflower mixture on a large oven tray and cook for 20 minutes or until … I just got my first DSLR and am learning, very slowly, how to use it. Now i would call this pics as dramatic and super stylish just like on food magazine …and your are not satisfied with results? And it’s not really that heavy either. I love these kind of creamy soupd, should try this one sometime…, Regards, Manju http://manjuseatingdelights.blogspot.com/, You have done fabulous job Kankana! The red pot is an especially good prop, especially with such a neutral colored soup. Peel and cut the onions into 1cm wedges and trim then cut the cauliflower into even-sized florets. Sprinkle some chilly flakes and garnish it with some fried cauliflower or parmesan cheese or croutons. I would have never tried making a soup with cauliflower if this challenge didn’t call for it. Love your soup photo! I’m so intimidated by the food photography and to be honest, I’m not at “comfortable” stage. Heat half the oil in a large saucepan over high heat. It should take about 5 minutes. :))) Pictures are too beautiful, and recipe too tasty & they made great pick!!! Copyright © 2011-2020 Playful Cooking. I saw a couple of the photos in this challenge and somehow I find some, including yours, looking much better than the one in the magazine. Stunning pictures! Roughly chop cauliflower, including stalk to no larger than 1cm cubes. May be even I should give it a shot sometime to challenge myself with different food photography styling/lighting . It should take about 5 minutes. 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. This challenge sounds so interesting. If you like, you can choose a close date a week or more after the event. Such cozy pictures and soup to accompany in winter! Easy . I wish we have something like that here! Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan. ","position":7,"name":"Sprinkle some chilly flakes and garnish it with...","url":"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/soup\/creamy-cauliflower-soup-donna-hay-styling-and-photography-challenge-5\/#mv_create_97_7"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","servingSize":"1 Servings"},"url":"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/soup\/creamy-cauliflower-soup-donna-hay-styling-and-photography-challenge-5\/"} Creamy Cauliflower Soup – Donna Hay Styling and Photography Challenge #5 Print Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 bay leaf 1 small cauliflower, chopped 1 big potato, peeled and chopped 3 cups vegetable stock 2 cups milk 1 tablespoons  dried thyme salt pepperInstructionsIn a saucepan, melt the butter in low heat.Add onion, garlic, thyme and bay leaf to the saucepan.Cook until the onion has softened. I think I like your photos better than the one from the magazine. Glad I ran across this post and great to “meet” you! I love cauliflower, so look forward to trying the recipe. You did a great job with the styling’s!!! I have to tell you that I really liked your series with the red accents. If you … Blend or process the mixture in batches until smooth. ","position":6,"name":"Remove from heat, discard the bay leaf and...","url":"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/soup\/creamy-cauliflower-soup-donna-hay-styling-and-photography-challenge-5\/#mv_create_97_6"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Sprinkle some chilly flakes and garnish it with some fried cauliflower or parmesan cheese or croutons. Moroccan spiced cauliflower & almond soup. Increase the heat to medium and let it cook for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the potato and cauliflower are softened. I didn’t have fresh thyme and hence, used dried ones. If you like soup, then this is a must-try recipe – creamy, smooth and so flavorful. I am not very happy with the final result but this is the best I could come up with. See more ideas about Donna hay recipes, Recipes, Donna hay. Place 2 cups of the cauliflower in a large bowl. Seriously you did AMAZING job! I think the last image is my favorite. We ask you to set a close date for your registry in order for us to know when to deliver your gifts. All content on this blog is copyrighted. Your pictures are lovely! Would love to tuck in with a bowl of this delicious soup. Add the cauliflower, split peas, cashews, salt and pepper and stock. METHOD. Donna Hay Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Parmesan Cauliflower Crumbs. We will permanently ban all users who do so. This soup looks darn good too, but I do really love cauliflower! ","position":3,"name":"Cook until the onion has softened. Add cauliflower and stock. Hope you are alright my friend?! Your photos are A-mazing!! I admire you and I see your photos are drastically improving, which is so fun to see! Place the cauliflower and pine nuts in a food processor and process until finely chopped. 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. 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 . Yeah! And that soup looks delicious. well done for the challenge! In a saucepan, melt the butter in low heat. 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. I love the mix of the wood and warm tones with the dark. Add onion, garlic, thyme and bay leaf to the saucepan. Quick and easy dinner or decadent dessert - recipes for any occasion. In addition to giving it a nice color, the bumpy superfood cauliflower provides a smoother texture to the soup than the less-starchy asparagus could achieve alone. Increase the heat to medium and let it cook for about 30 to 40 minutes, until the potato and cauliflower are softened. Receive exclusive articles and eBooks on Kitchen Tips and Tricks, Photography Tutorial, Meal Prep Ideas and Simple Recipes for Busy Lifestyle. Everything came out so good, really pretty. Thanks for joining in! soup looks so creamy n delicious…loved ur clicks too . Cook until the onion has softened. I am going to check this out. Great job done, Kankana. Pinning this one! Place half the cauliflower florets in a bowl. Looking for soups that let cauliflower shine? Oh nice to see Arvind, sell ur soup although it can sell itself with the props and the elements in your shots! Heat half the oil in a large saucepan over high heat. and again… kongratz ont he Foodbuzz top 9 today! Stir in cream, salt and pepper to taste. Season with salt and pepper. What a beautiful bowl of soup. Will check out the Donna Hay challenges, I want to learn so much more!! I personally think it’s better than the original because I got hungry looking at your pic! I think you have done a great job replicating that photo and I also think that your’s look better , creamy and yummy soup to have for this cold weather. OMG what lovely photography! The soup looks like a classic cream of asparagus, and your eyes will fool your palate to a certain extent. Gently cook the vegetables for 7–8 minutes until … Love the rustic look you have given … . Add to a large pot with potato, onion, garlic, stock and water. Nothing is more comforting than a creamy soup on a winter night. I love each of your photos. Just beautiful and i love cauliflower. Stir through the cream, salt and pepper. I must say you have a gift of photography….. Love each n every pick, specially where u tied rope on the spoon… beautiful…. you have done a great job. This delicious bowl of soup, despite being dairy-free, looks and feels pretty creamy. The soup sounds good too. Cover and cook until cauliflower is very … 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. And I was planning to make this soup for dinner today and saw your post here…coincidence? I love your take on the original picture. Method. :) Congrats again sweetie! Instructions. I would love to make my food photography better, I think I’ll look into those challenges, it sounds like a lot of fun! For this challenge, we had to make a cauliflower soup (recipe was provided) and try to replicate the original photo from the magazine. I’m glad you shared with us. This rocks! I never had it before but I can;t shake broccoli soup out of my mind since last night, go figure. A delicious soup and gorgeous clicks! i love your photos, especially the mood that you created, it very cozy and comfort for the winter. 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. Seven magazines full of delicious inspiration!… But as you might have guessed; Donna does not do whole30…! To be honest, I think your photo is better than the original I’m the same – I find it difficult to enjoy cauliflower sometimes, but when it’s blended up or mashed up… count me in The soup looks fab – I often add butter beans in when I’m making cauliflower-based soups… they go really well. Awesome !! No matter how you serve it, it's a quick, low-carb fix for when you're craving a starchy soup. Nice work. Add the onion and garlic and cook, covered, for 4–5 minutes or until softened. I love cauliflower but only fresh:) however that soup look and sound amazing Kankana. You are doing wonders in your photography and styling! i always love couliflower the chilli flakes really bring alive to both, photo and the soup, bravo! Cauliflower Soup (modified from Donna Hay Magazine) Ingredients 25g butter 1 onion 2 cloves garlic 3 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaf 1 head cauliflower 400g potatoes 3 cups chicken stock 2 cups milk 1/2 cup cream (optional) Melt … Hey there! Hey i am soooo tempted to try out this soup… it looks delicious…besides i loved the pics u have taken awesome! Rustic, yet sophisticated. Jan 25, 2019 - This one is an easy one: creamy cauliflower soup. Gorgeous, gorgeous photography. Let me say just once WOW!!! It’s simply beautiful. 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