Roasted Cauliflower Soup With Coconut And Turmeric Food

TURMERIC ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F. Smash the garlic cloves with the side of the knife.
• Place the cauliflower florets and smashed garlic in a large bowl and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Shake the bowl a few times to coat the cauliflower evenly with the oil.
• In a small bowl combine the turmeric, cumin, salt and crushed red pepper flakes. Sprinkle evenly over cauliflower, tossing well to coat evenly.
• Place the cauliflower on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake in the center of the oven until browned and tender, about 25-30 minutes, turning the florets occasionally so they are evenly cooked. Reserve 1 cup.
• Meanwhile, heat a medium pot over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon oil and onion and cook until translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broth and transfer the remaining roasted cauliflower to the pot, bring to a boil and cook covered on low 15 minutes.
• Use a hand blender (or regular blender carefully in batches) and blend until smooth. Salt to taste as needed, stir in coconut milk and serve topped with roasted cauliflower and cilantro with additional coconut milk for drizzling if desired. Makes 4 1/2 cups.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH COCONUT AND TURMERIC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping the florets halfway through, or until tender and caramelized.
• Meanwhile in a large soup pot, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, remaining ¼ teaspoon turmeric, and a pinch of salt, and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened and slightly translucent. Add the garlic, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are lightly caramelized. Add the Thai chili paste and stir until the vegetables are evenly coated. Pour in ¾ cup (180 mL) chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any caramelized bits, and continue to cook until the liquid is reduced by half. Add the remaining chicken broth, grated ginger, and the roasted cauliflower to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to heat to a low and simmer the soup for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender.
• Carefully transfer the soup in batches to a high-powered blender, such as a Vitamix, and puree until smooth - adding additional broth if necessary. Transfer the soup back to the soup pot, place over low heat, and whisk in the coconut milk. Stir in the lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve hot and garnish with cilantro as desired.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, GARLIC AND COCONUT SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Melt 1 tablespoon coconut oil on a sheet pan. Toss in cauliflower, garlic, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme. Spread into a single layer.
• Roast for 30 minutes turning after 15 minutes.
• Heat remaining coconut oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
• Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
• Add the broth, coconut milk, nutmeg, curry, cumin and cauliflower mixture, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
• Puree the soup until it reaches your desired consistency with a stick blender or stand blender.
• This is rib sticking thick so you can thin if desired with additional stock.
• Mix in the cheese, let it melt and season with a good amount of salt and pepper.
• Plate and top with toasted coconut.
• Serve with thinly sliced toasted Italian bread spread with coconut oil and topped with some shredded Gruyere cheese.