Curried Cauliflower Potato Soup Recipes

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER-POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place cauliflower and onions on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; mix to coat.
• Place in the preheated oven and roast until cauliflower is browned and cooked, but not too soft, about 25 minutes.
• While cauliflower is roasting, melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in potato and turmeric. Add stock and increase heat to medium; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until potato is soft, about 10 minutes.
• Remove cauliflower and onions from the oven. Place 1 cup cauliflower in a bowl and set aside. Add remaining cauliflower and onions to the soup. Return soup to a simmer and cook until flavors have melded, about 5 minutes.
• While soup is simmering, place almonds in a dry skillet over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls, add reserved cauliflower, and top with toasted almonds.

CURRY POTATO CAULIFLOWER SOUP (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Mince 6 cloves garlic and 1 onion (or 2 shallots). Peel a 1-inch portion of ginger root.
• Dice 7-8 red potatoes (about 3-4 cups) and break a head of cauliflower into small florets (about 3-4 cups). Make sure the cauliflower and potatoes are roughly the same size to ensure even cooking.
• Heat a cast iron Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed soup pan to medium-low. Add 1 Tbsp. coconut oil and allow to melt. Once the oil is melted add the garlic and onions. Grate the ginger into the pot using a microplane or small grater. Saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the potatoes and cauliflower to the pan along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Saute for 5-6 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
• Add 3 tsp. curry powder and 1/2 tsp. garam masala to the pot. Stir the spices into the vegetables and allow to saute for another minute or two.
• Add 4 cups vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer. Cover the pot and cook the soup on a low boil for 10-12 minutes or until the vegetables are easily pieced with a knife.
• Add 1/2 cup coconut milk and 1 tsp. sugar to the soup. Stir to completely incorporate. Simmer for another couple of minutes.
• Serve the soup with a squeeze of lime and some minced herbs of choice. The lime brings needed acidity to the soup so please don't skip this step!

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER-SWEET POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper; saute until onions are nicely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cumin, and cinnamon. Increase heat to medium-high, add water and chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cauliflower, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Puree soup with an immersion blender until nice and smooth, adding more water if too thick for your liking. Cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER & POTATO CURRY SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Combine coriander, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl. Toss cauliflower with 1 tablespoon oil in a large bowl, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture and toss again. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast the cauliflower until the edges are browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot and cook, stirring often, until starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring often, until the onion is soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, chile and the remaining spice mixture. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
• Stir in tomato sauce, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer for 1 minute. Add broth, potatoes, sweet potatoes, lime zest and juice. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Stir in coconut milk and the roasted cauliflower. Return to a simmer to heat through. Serve garnished with cilantro and chiles, if desired.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large wide pot or medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Add the cauliflower and curry powder and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the cauliflower is well coated in spice and slightly softened, about 5 minutes more. Add the broth and 2 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
• Puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender or, working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth, being careful not to fill the carafe more than half full per batch (keep the lid cracked to allow steam to escape). Rewarm the soup over medium heat and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Ladle into 4 bowls and sprinkle with some cilantro and chopped cashews.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut into cubes, about 1 inch.
• Place potatoes in bowl of water until ready to use.
• Place mustard seeds in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook until they begin to pop (1-2 minutes) Add the oil, onion, garlic and ginger and cook until onions begin to soften.
• Next add the spices cook until their fragrance intensifies.
• Keep stirring.
• Drain potatoes and add to pan along with the cauliflower florets.
• Stir well to coat everything with the spices.
• Add the cup of water and cook covered until the potatoes are just about tender, about 15 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Next add the peas and cook uncovered until tender, and until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• (3-5 more minutes) Add chopped cilantro and serve.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder and ground cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the cauliflower, potato or rice, water or stock, and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
• Using an immersion blender, purée the soup (or you can use a regular blender, working in batches and placing a kitchen towel over the top to avoid splashing) until it is very smooth. Return to the pot, heat through, add freshly ground pepper and adjust salt. Serve, garnishing each bowl with chopped cilantro.

DIANA STURGIS' CURRIED CAULIFLOWER & LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Freeze the chicken broth until the fat congeals on the surface, about 20 minutes. Discard the fat.
• In a large saucepan, cook the leeks in the oil over moderately low heat, sirring occasionally, until partially wilted, about 7 minutes. Add the potato and curry powder and cook and stir for 3 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower, defatted broth, water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat, cover and simmer until the vegetables are very soft, about 30 minutes.
• Discard the bay leaves. reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid; pour into a small saucepan. Boil until reduced to about 3 tablespoons.
• Working in batches, puree the vegetables and the remaining cooking liquid in a blender. Add the reduced cooking liquid to the soup in the blender. Season with sea salt and pepper.
• To serve: ladle into soup bowls and, if desired, top each serving with 1 tablespoon of the yogurt which you swirl lightly into the top of the soup.

QUICK CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add sugar and curry powder; stir 1 minute. Add cauliflower and potatoes; stir 1 minute. Add broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 35 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Return soup to same pot and bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls; top with yogurt and some mint.