Description
A smooth and creamy cauliflower soup with Mediterranean spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric, blended with coconut milk for a silky finish. This comforting one-pot dish is perfect as a light main or cozy starter and is naturally gluten-free and vegan-friendly.
Ingredients
1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp turmeric powder
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup coconut milk (or heavy cream for a richer soup)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Extra olive oil or a squeeze of lemon juice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in coriander, cumin, and turmeric, and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Add cauliflower florets and stir to coat with the spices.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender (in batches if needed).
- Stir in coconut milk or heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley and optional drizzle of olive oil or lemon juice.
Notes
For a richer texture, use full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream.
Red pepper flakes can be added for extra heat.
Roasting the cauliflower before blending adds depth of flavor.
Cashew cream is a great dairy-free alternative to coconut milk.
Add cooked lentils or chickpeas for a heartier version.
Nutritional yeast can be added for a cheesy, umami flavor.
Stores well in the fridge for 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
