Curried Cauliflower Soup Moosewood Food

CURRY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• peel and grate the apples and set aside. Grate the ginger (if desired) and set aside with the apples. Separate the head of cauliflower into small florets and set aside.
• Finely chop the onion.
• Melt the margarine into a large soup pot, at somewhere between low and medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the curry and the onions, and cook for about 2 minutes.
• Add the grated apples, ginger, cauliflower, parsley, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. I eyeball the nutmeg -- I'm a big fan of nutmeg so I add probably about 1 tbsp, but if you aren't too keen on nutmeg then I obviously wouldn't add as much.
• Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring regularly.
• After 15 minutes, add the vegetable broth . Let this sit on the stove at a soft boil for about 20-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower gets soft.
• Puree the soup with a blender. Taste test the final product, and feel free to stir in some more curry or nutmeg if you desire!
• This puree also makes a very good sauce on a baked potato.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER & CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a soup pot on medium heat, cook the onions in the oil for a few minutes, until they begin to soften. Add the ginger, curry powder, and salt and sauté for a minute or two, stirring constantly so the spices don't burn. Add the chickpeas and the water, cover, and bring to a boil.
• Meanwhile, cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces (about 4 cups). When the water boils, stir in the cauliflower and tomatoes, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes.
• When the cauliflower is done, remove the pot from the heat. Purée 2 or 3 cups of the soup in a blender and stir it back into the pot. Top each bowl of soup with a large spoonful of chutney and a sprig of cilantro.
• Serving & menu ideas
• Serve warm chapatis or naan bread with this spicy soup.

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 SOUP (MOOSEWOOD RESTAURANT DAILY SPECIAL) RECIPE

Steps:

• In a soup pot, heat the oil on low heat. Add the onions, chiles and ginger and sprinkle witha dash of salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for aobut 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to keep the spices from burning. Add the potatoes, cauliflower, water or stock, and salt, and then cover and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, rinse the rice. When the water boils, add the rice to the pot, cover, and simmer until the vegetables and rice are tender, about 15 mintues. In a blender, puree about 2 cups of the soup and return it to the pot. Stir in the lemon juice, sugar, and cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.