Description
A creamy and comforting Mediterranean-style cauliflower soup enriched with warm spices like cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika, perfect for cozy nights or light lunches.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or cilantro), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.
- In a large pot, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, and coriander. Cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
- Add roasted cauliflower and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth, or carefully blend in batches in a countertop blender.
- Stir in coconut milk (or heavy cream) and fresh lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Heat through gently.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For a thinner soup, add extra broth during blending.
- Substitute coconut milk with heavy cream for richer flavor.
- Add roasted garlic or leeks for added depth.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve alongside warm pita or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, simmering, blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
