This Curried Cauliflower Soup is all about comforting flavors and good-for-you ingredients. It’s easy to make, vegan, gluten-free, and sure to warm you up from the inside out.
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Why This Recipe Stands Out
We're all about easy, healthy, and flavorful recipes, and this Curried Cauliflower Soup ticks all those boxes. Here's why this recipe is a winner:
- Healthy: This soup features lots of vegetables, which means you'll get fiber and other micronutrients.
- Allergen-Friendly: It's gluten-free, vegan, and paleo, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions.
- Flavor: The combination of curry, nutmeg, and turmeric is so flavorful and delicious.
- Picky Eater Approved: The flavors in this soup are so well balanced that even picky eaters will like it.
- Easy: It's really easy to make, especially since you can prepare the cauliflower rice ahead of time.
Key Ingredients
We're all about easy, healthy, and flavorful recipes, and this Curried Cauliflower Soup ticks all those boxes. Here's why this recipe is a winner:
- Healthy: This soup features lots of vegetables, which means you'll get fiber and other micronutrients.
- Allergen-Friendly: It's gluten-free, vegan, and paleo, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions.
- Flavor: The combination of curry, nutmeg, and turmeric is so flavorful and delicious.
- Picky Eater Approved: The flavors in this soup are so well balanced that even picky eaters will like it.
- Easy: It's really easy to make, especially since you can prepare the cauliflower rice ahead of time.
Substitutions and Variations
This creamy curried cauliflower soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on a chilly day. Here are some of our favorite substitutions and variations:
- Potatoes: If you're looking to cut down on carbs, you can substitute the potatoes with turnips. They have a slightly peppery flavor that works well with the spices in this soup. If you're a fan of sweet potatoes, you might like our Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadilla.
- Coconut Milk: For a richer flavor, you can substitute the light coconut milk with full-fat coconut milk. If you prefer a dairy option, heavy cream will also work beautifully in this recipe.
- Spices: Feel free to play around with the spices in this recipe. For a smokier flavor, you could add a touch of smoked paprika. Or for some heat, a pinch of cayenne pepper would work wonders.
How to Make Curried Cauliflower Soup
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, toss cauliflower with spices and oil.
Step 2: Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Cool and process to a rice-like texture.
Step 3: In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion, carrot, and salt. Add garlic and sauté.
Step 4: Add potatoes, cauliflower rice, tomatoes, broth, salt, and pepper. Cook for 10 minutes. Add coconut milk and cook for 5 more minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilt.
For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below.
What to Serve with Curried Cauliflower Soup
Bread
- Some crusty bread or a side of naan is perfect for dipping into this creamy soup. It's also a great way to make the meal feel a bit more filling.
Protein
- While this soup is plenty filling on its own, you can always add some protein to round out the meal. Grilled chicken or shrimp would be delicious alongside this soup.
- If you're looking for a vegetarian option, try adding some chickpeas or tofu to the soup itself. They'll soak up the flavors of the curry and make the soup even more satisfying.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, cauliflower rice is not the same as regular rice. Regular rice is a grain, while cauliflower rice is simply cauliflower that has been chopped or processed into small, rice-like pieces. It's a great low-carbohydrates, gluten-free, and grain-free alternative to traditional rice.
Curried cauliflower soup can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Make sure to store it in an airtight container to maintain its freshness. You can also freeze it for up to 2-3 months.
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Ingredients
For Cauliflower Rice
For Curried Cauliflower Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely minced
- 1 medium carrot chopped
- 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 3 medium potatoes diced
- 2 ½ c cauliflower rice
- 5 c vegetable broth
- ¾ c crushed tomatoes low sodium
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¾ c light coconut milk
- 1 c spinach
Instructions
To make Cauliflower Rice
- Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower with turmeric, nutmeg, curry powder, salt and 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
- Working in batches, add cauliflower to a food processor and pulse until a cauliflower resembles rice.
To make Curried Cauliflower Soup
- In a large pot heat olive oil, add onion, carrot and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Sauté stirring occasionally until onion is translucent and vegetables are flavorful, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
- Add in potatoes, cauliflower rice, crushed tomatoes, broth, the remaining ¾ teaspoon of salt, pepper and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and continue cooking for 5 more minutes or until potatoes are cooked.
- Stir in spinach and cook until it wilts, about 1 minutes.
- Adjust the seasoning and remove soup from the heat. Serve immediately.
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
Kulia says
This soup should be really delicious and comforting with its simple but healthy ingredients. Thanks for the recipe.