Diana Sturgis Curried Cauliflower Leek Soup Food

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.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Halve the leeks lengthwise, then slice them into half-moon shapes approximately 1/2-inch thick. Rinse the leeks thoroughly to remove any dirt.
• In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until they're tender. Do not let brown.
• Add the cauliflower and chicken broth. Turn heat to high and bring to boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until cauliflower is tender. Add the yogurt and return the soup almost to a boil. Remove from heat.
• Purée the soup, in blender or food processor, as finely as possible. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Add milk to thin if needed, and return to pan and reheat over medium heat.
• Serve.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse cauliflower and cut into florets.
• In large pot, add water, cauliflower florets, olive oil, sweet curry, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until cauliflower is fork tender (approx 10 min).
• Using a potato masher, break cauliflower into small pieces (do not totally mash as you would a potato).
• Bring soup back to a boil and add pasta.
• Cook 6-8 minutes or until the pasta is done.

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!

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a stock pan. Add leeks and cauliflower stems, simmer until slightly softened. Add chicken stock.
• Once leeks and cauli stems are softened somewhat, add florets and continue to cook until all are softened.
• Using immersion blender, puree all ingredients to desired consistency.
• Add freshly grated nutmeg (I use about half); heat through.
• Serve with salt and pepper.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450F.
• 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 the butter over medium-high.
• Add the sliced onions, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the curry powder, roasted cauliflower, the water, and the broth, cover, and bring to a boil.
• Uncover, lower the heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer 3 cups cauliflower to a bowl, and set aside.
• Put the remaining florets into a blender or food processor, add 1 teaspoon salt, and process until smooth.
• Stir the puree into the broth in the pan, and reheat if necessary.
• Ladle the soup into bowls, and top with the reserved florets and parsley.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, warm vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the remaining onion, leek and carrots and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have begun to soften, about 6 minutes. Add the cauliflower and cook until soft, about 10 minutes longer.
• In a small skillet over medium-high heat, combine the coriander and cumin seeds and toast until they are fragrant and slightly browned, about 2 minutes. In a square of cheesecloth, combine the toasted seeds and the cilantro and tie into a bundle, securing it with a piece of kitchen twine. Add the spice bundle, turmeric, curry powder and garlic to the vegetables in the pot and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the vegetable stock, bring a simmer and cook until the vegetables are very tender, about 25 minutes. Remove the cheesecloth bundle, then puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Return the puree to the pot and keep warm.
• FOR GARNISH: In a large skillet, warm 1-2 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and leek and cook until the vegetables are just tender and lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove before vegeables are brown as they will continue to cook after removed from heat. Place on paper towel and pat dry. and Season to taste with salt and pepper and reserve.
• Divide the hot soup among 6 deep bowls, garnish with the reserved vegetables. Serve immediately.