Best Curried Cauliflower Soup Recipes

EASY CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, red bell pepper, and garlic until tender and softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cauliflower to vegetable mixture and pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cook soup until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Remove pot from heat and blend soup using a hand blender until smooth.
• Place pot over low heat and add curry powder, butter, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to soup; simmer until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes more.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the cauliflower, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
• Bring vegetable stock, coconut milk, and curry paste to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the roasted vegetables, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Carefully puree the soup in a blender until it has reached your desired consistency, serve, and enjoy!

VEGAN CURRIED CAULIFLOWER, SWEET POTATO, AND LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in ginger, 1 tablespoon curry powder, coriander, and cumin and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Pour in broth and lentils and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a low boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Stir in cauliflower and sweet potato. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until cauliflower and sweet potato are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add more curry powder if desired. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.

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.

ROASTED CARROT AND CAULIFLOWER CURRIED SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place carrots and cauliflower in a casserole dish; toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
• Roast carrot mixture in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; stir and roast until vegetables are tender and slightly charred, another 25 minutes. Remove from oven and stir.
• Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot. Stir in curry powder and add the roasted vegetables. Cover and boil soup until vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Blend the soup with a potato masher or an immersion blender until smooth. Return pot to burner on medium heat. Stir coconut milk and lime juice into soup; simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

CURRIED CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Toss cauliflower florets with vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl; spread onto a baking sheet.
• Roast cauliflower in preheated oven until browned, about 25 minutes.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Saute onions in hot butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into the onion and continue to cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes more; season with curry powder, cayenne pepper, and ground turmeric. Cook the seasoned onion mixture, stirring continually, for 5 minutes more.
• Stir roasted cauliflower with the onion mixture. Pour stock over the cauliflower mixture. Place a cover on the saucepan and bring the stock to a boil. Immediately remove the cover, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until the liquid reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Puree mixture in the saucepan with an immersion blender until mostly smooth. Stir cream into the soup; season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with parsley.

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-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.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a baking sheet, toss cauliflower with vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread out, and roast until the florets turn brown, about 25 minutes.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cauliflower, water, and broth; cover, and bring to a boil. Uncover, lower heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer 3 cups cauliflower to a bowl, and set aside. Put remaining florets into a blender or food processor, add 1 teaspoon salt, and process until smooth. Stir puree into broth in pan, and reheat if necessary. Ladle soup into bowls, and top with reserved florets and parsley.

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.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER APPLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3 1/2- to 4-quart saucepan cook onion, garlic, and curry powder in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened.
• Peel and core apple. Chop apple coarse and add to curry mixture. Add cauliflower, broth, and water and simmer, covered, until cauliflower is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a blender or food processor purée soup in batches until very smooth, transferring as puréed to another saucepan. Stir in cream and salt and pepper to taste and heat over moderate heat until hot.

INSTANT POT® CURRIED CHEESY CAULIFLOWER-SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), select Saute function, and allow to heat. Add olive oil and onion; saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute another minute. Add broth, cauliflower, and butternut squash. Close and lock the lid; set vent to seal. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
• Stir curry powder and salt into soup in the pressure cooker. Blend soup to desired texture using an immersion blender. Stir in shredded mozzarella and Cheddar cheese blend and serve immediately.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER & LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower, cut off the stalk and roughly chop, then cut the head into small florets. Toss a quarter of the florets in 1 tbsp oil and 1 tsp of the fennel seeds, season well, then tip into a roasting tin and set aside.
• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Heat ½ tbsp oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and add the remaining fennel seeds, toast for 2 mins, then add the lentils and the remaining cauliflower. Stir in the curry paste, then add 1 litre water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 25 mins until the cauliflower is tender and the lentils are cooked through.
• Meanwhile, put the roasting tin of cauliflower in the oven and cook for 20 mins until crisp and slightly charred. Tip the soup mixture into a food processor and blitz until smooth, tip back into the pan to warm through, adding the lemon juice and a little water if it's too thick. Tip into bowls and top with the crispy cauliflower and fennel seeds to serve.

CURRIED ROAST CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine. Roast until edges are brown, about 25 minutes.
• In a medium stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook, for 1 minute more. Add the water and chicken broth. Add half of the cauliflower to the pot, reserving the rest. Cover, and bring to a boil. Uncover, lower the heat, and simmer until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth. If necessary, return to the pot to heat through. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Serve hot garnished with parsley and reserved cauliflower.

CURRIED CHICKEN SOUP WITH CHICKPEAS AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Prepare Fast Chicken Soup Base. Bring to a simmer.
• Add these, then simmer until tender, 10-20 minutes: 2 16-ounce cans chickpeas, drained; 2 cups bite-size cauliflower florets; 2 Tbs. curry powder; 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk (optional, but very good).
• Before removing from heat, stir in: 12 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
• Final touch: Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve soup with grated Parmesan cheese.

CURRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Combine butternut squash, cauliflower, and olive oil in a bowl and toss to combine. Spread out onto 1 or 2 baking sheets and season with salt, pepper, and curry powder. Add onion and garlic.
• Toast in the preheated oven until vegetables are fork-tender and tips are crispy brown, about 20 minutes.
• Add roasted vegetable mixture to a blender in batches with small amounts of chicken broth; blend until smooth. Transfer pureed vegetables to a large pot. Pour in remaining chicken broth. Season with additional salt, pepper, and curry powder to taste. Pour in half-and-half and sherry. Heat over medium heat until soup is hot, but do not allow to boil.
• Ladle soup into bowls and top with goat cheese and crumbled bacon.

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.

CURRIED ROAST CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Cut cauliflower into florets. Toss the florets with 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil.
• Season the florets with salt and place on a baking sheet and roast, shaking occasionally for 15 to 20 minutes until tender and browned.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Stir in onions and saute for 1 minute. Add ginger, garlic and curry paste. Toss together and saute for 1 minute. Add roasted cauliflower and stir to coat with the spices. Pour in stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer soup until cauliflower is very soft, about 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the florets. Add the lemon juice.
• Puree the soup using a food processor on a stick blender, adding extra stock if needed, to thin. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish soup with swirls of Coriander Chutney prior to serving if desired.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook onions, carrots and bell pepper in butter about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender. Stir in curry powder, turmeric, salt, pepper and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add lentils and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; cook 10 minutes. Stir in sweet potatoes. Cover; cook 10 minutes. Stir in cauliflower. Cover; cook 5 minutes longer or until lentils, potatoes and cauliflower are tender. Stir in cilantro.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot and saute the onion until its golden brown and soft. About 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in the apple, curry, garlic and cook for 2 more minutes or until the curry powder turns a deep yellow shade.
• Add the cauliflower and veggie broth. Bring to a simmer and cover.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes, then blend in a food processor or blender. I used a hand held emersion blender.
• Stir in the honey and vinegar.
• Season with salt if desired.
• Bon Appetit!