{INSPIRATION} Easy Coconut Curry Cauliflower Soup



It does NOT get more delicious and easy than this!

As I post this, we are going on our third week of an intense heatwave, yet here I am, making a soup! Ermmm... yaaaa....

If you are not a fan of coconut milk, you can simply use heavy cream, and even lactose free versions if you have an intolerance. You can also omit the cream part altogether and enjoy the soup as is. This soup is a great low-carb meal, and can also be paired with a salad or sandwich! I'll be eating this with my favourite avocado toast!


TRCW recipe:

Ingredients:

1 medium onion, diced
3-4 small carrots, diced
3-4 stalks of celery, diced
1 small head of cauliflower, cut into florets
1 clove of garlic, grated
1-2tbsp curry paste (or curry powder)
1/2tsp ground cardamom
1/2tsp turmeric
1/4tsp cayenne
1L water/broth/or combination of both
salt and pepper to taste

chopped green onions and/or cilantro


Instructions:


In a stockpot, heat some butter or olive oil and sauté the onions, carrots and celery till translucent. Grate in the clove of garlic. Stir till fragrant.

Add the curry, cardamom, turmeric and cayenne and roast for a few minutes.






Add the stock and bring to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and simmer till tender.

Remove from heat and stir in coconut milk, or heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper.







Garnish with a generous amount of chopped green onions/cilantro and serve with naan.


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