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Quick and Spicy Cauliflower Soup

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings: 3 -4

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon or more cayenne pepper
  • 1 head cauliflower chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • optional: 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth or stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream or preferred milk
  • kosher or sea salt to taste
  • coarsely ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 beet sliced thinly

Instructions

  • In heavy-bottom pot or large skillet, sauté cumin seeds, onions, celery and carrots in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until tender. Add garlic and jalapeno and sauté for another minute.
  • To same pan, add salt and pepper, spices and cauliflower; stir and continue to cook for a few more minutes until blended.
  • Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
  • Add heavy cream (or preferred milk like soy milk, or even coconut milk) and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Puree with an immersion blender in the pot, or transfer to food processor or blender; process until desired consistency.
  • For beet chips, pan roast sliced beets in skillet with remaining olive oil for a couple minutes on each side; drain on paper towel.
  • Serve soup hot in individual bowls; garnish with beet chips and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream.