Spicy Cauliflower Soup With Curry Food

SPICY CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH CURRY

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the onion and sauté until golden.
• Add the cauliflower, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
• Add coconut milk, and up to 1 cup of water (use more or less depending on how thin you want your soup to be).
• Bring to a low boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Blend the soup with an immersion blender until the desired consistency is reached. If using a standing blender, allow the mixture to cool for 20 minutes. Pour the soup into the blender. Hold the lid down firmly with a clean, folded towel over it. Start on low speed and blend until the soup is smooth. Return to the pot and reheat if serving hot.
• Ladle into bowls and garnish with the cashews and cilantro before serving.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
• Toss the cauliflower with the oil, curry powder and salt.
• Spread onto a large, greased sheet pan and roast for 20-30 minutes or until the stems are fork-tender.
• To make the soup, saute the onion until soft and translucent. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Add the cauliflower and spices and cook for a minute or two, stirring to coat the cauliflower in the aromatics.
• Pour in the chicken stock and coconut milk if using, season with salt and pepper and allow to simmer until the cauliflower is tender.
• Blend until smooth, adjust seasoning and serve.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the rapeseed oil in a deep-sided sauté pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 1-2 minutes, or until just softened. Stir in the curry powder and cook for a further minute, then add the cauliflower and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Pour in the milk and vegetable stock and bring the soup to the boil, then reduce the heat until the soup is simmering and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, or until the cauliflower florets are just tender.
• Meanwhile, poach the eggs. Prepare a bowl of iced water. Bring a pan of water to the boil and add the vinegar and a pinch of salt, then reduce the heat until the water is just simmering.
• Crack 1 of the eggs into a small bowl. Whisk the water to create a whirlpool, then drop the egg into the vortex. Simmer for 1-1½ minutes, then carefully lift the poached egg out of the pan and transfer to the iced water.
• Repeat the poaching process with the remaining eggs. Keep the eggs chilled in the fridge, in the water, until needed.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the rapeseed oil in a separate frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the bread cubes on all sides until golden-brown all over, then set aside to drain on kitchen paper. Set aside.
• When the soup is ready, set aside to cool slightly, then blend to a smooth purée using a food processor or hand-held blender. Return the soup to the saucepan, season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
• When ready to serve, bring a pan of water to the boil, then remove it from the heat and gently lower the poached eggs into the water all at once to reheat for 30-60 seconds, or until hot throughout.
• Serve the soup in bowls and garnish each portion with a poached egg, a scattering of croûtons and herbs, and a drizzle of the remaining rapeseed oil.

SPICED CARROT CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook the onions for 3 minutes, or until soft.
• Dissolve the vegetable bouillon in the water and add to the pot.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir to combine.
• Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are fork tender.
• Using an immersion blender or standing blender, puree all of the ingredients until smooth.

SPICY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat, in a heavy-bottomed soup pot: 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Add and cook, stirring often, over medium heat: 1 onion, peeled and diced, 1 carrot, peeled and diced, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed, 1 teaspoon chile powder, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon dried chile flakes, Salt, Fresh-ground black pepper.
• When very soft but not browned, add: 6 cilantro sprigs, coarsely chopped, 1 large head of cauliflower, trimmed of green leaves and coarsely chopped (about 6 cups), 3 cups chicken broth, 3 cups water.
• Raise the heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is very tender, about 30 minutes. Stir vigorously with a spoon or whisk to coarsely purée the soup. You may need to add more broth or water to thin the soup if it is too thick. Taste, adjust the seasoning if necessary, and serve hot. Garnish each serving with: Yogurt, Chopped cilantro or mint, A squeeze of lime juice.
• Variation
• For a richer soup, use all chicken broth. For a lighter, vegetarian soup, use all water.

INDIAN SPICED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan.
• Add onion and cook over low heat until soft.
• Add garlic and cook for a further 30 seconds.
• Add curry paste cook for 30 seconds.
• Add cauliflower and stir to coat with the curry paste.
• Add stock (If the stock doesn't cover the cauliflower add more water).
• Simmer for 15 minutes.
• Cool slightly before pureeing.
• (Use a hand held blender, or you can use a food processor).
• Return to the heat and stir in the yoghurt.
• Serve drizzled with cream and with pappadums.

ALICE WATERS' SPICY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot. Add the onion, carrot, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, chile powder, turmeric, chile flakes, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring often, over medium heat.
• 2. When very soft but not browned, add the cilantro sprigs, cauliflower, chicken broth, and water. Raise the heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is very tender, about 30 minutes.
• 3. Stir vigorously with a spoon or whisk to coarsely purée the soup. You may need to add more broth or water to thin the soup if it is too thick.
• 4. Taste, adjust the seasoning if necessary, and serve hot. Garnish each serving with yogurt, cilantro or mint, and a squeeze of lime juice.
• VARIATIONS.
• For a richer soup, use all chicken broth.
• For a lighter, vegetarian soup, use all water.