Creamy Cauliflower Soup
My Creamy Cauliflower Soup is a warming and healthy soup that is perfect for any time of year but especially when the weather is cold. I flavor this beautiful Golden Soup with fresh garlic and ginger, as well as ground turmeric and paprika, which all adds wonderful depth of flavor and is an immunity boosting soup.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup sweet onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled, chopped
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika for smoky flavor
- 1 head of cauliflower, stems removed, broken into florets {should be about 4-5 cups of cauliflower}
- 1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 of a lemon juiced
- Fresh parsley, Chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsps. olive oil in a large dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the garlic, carrots and fresh ginger and continue to sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add in the turmeric, paprika, and a dash of salt and pepper. Stir for another minute until the spices are fragrant.
- Add in the cauliflower and sauté for about 8 minutes.
- Pour in 4 cups broth and simmer until the cauilflower is soft. Add in the chickpeas and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Working in batches puree the soup in a blender or you can use a handheld blender to blend the soup into a creamy consistency.
- Pour the soup back into the pot and stir in the lemon juice. If you think the soup is too thick you can add in additional broth and simmer until warmed through.
- Serve the soup with fresh parsley, crispy chickpeas and crushed red pepper.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- If your blender won't get the soup to a very creamy consistency you can strain out the soup to remove any leftover chunks that won't blend into the soup.
- Try adding other spices like coriander, curry and cayenne red pepper.
- You could add other vegetables to the soup like celery, bell pepper or tomatoes.
- Squash like butternut squash or sweet potato would be a great addition to this soup.
- If you want a creamier version with a hint of coconut flavor try adding coconut milk in place of some of the broth.
- Red curry paste and ginger is also a nice addition to this soup for a more Asian style flavor in the soup.