Secret Ingredient Curried Cauliflower Soup
Warm, comforting, and lusciously creamy, Secret Ingredient Curried Cauliflower Soup takes your classic cauliflower soup to the next level with a surprising twist! This aromatic, flavor-packed dish layers tender roasted cauliflower and a fragrant blend of curry powder, ginger, and garlic with the velvety richness of coconut milk. The true star of the recipe, however, is a subtly sweet and tangy grated apple that balances the spices and creates an irresistible depth of flavor. Finished with a splash of bright lemon juice and garnished with fresh cilantro and crunchy toasted cashews, this vegan and gluten-free soup is both nourishing and indulgent. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant starter, this one-pot wonder comes together in just 45 minutes and will leave everyone guessing and asking for seconds! Perfect for cozy nights or when you want bold, warming flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons curry powder
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium apple (grated, secret ingredient!)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons toasted cashews (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Chop the cauliflower into small florets, and dice the onion. Mince the garlic and ginger.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Sprinkle the curry powder over the onion mixture and stir well to toast the spices, about 1 minute.
Add the cauliflower florets to the pot and stir to coat them in the spiced onion mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth, cover the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is very tender.
Remove the pot from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
Stir in the coconut milk, grated apple, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Reheat the soup over low heat if necessary, but do not let it boil.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and toasted cashews if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.4 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8973 mg | 390% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.5 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.1 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 4929 mg | 105% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
