Cauliflower Soup with Coconut Milk
Experience a delightful blend of flavors with our creamy cauliflower soup, perfectly enhanced with the richness of coconut milk. Dive into a bowl of warmth and comfort!
Cauliflower soup is the ultimate comfort food—rich, creamy, and incredibly healthy. Whether you’re looking for a nutritious lunch, a warm dinner, or a cozy appetizer, this cauliflower soup recipe is the perfect choice. This soup can easily be made vegan by swapping out the butter for olive oil, and the soup base is vegetable.
Why You Should Try Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower is a powerhouse of nutrients. High in fiber, low in calories, and a great source of vitamin C, calcium, and folate. Here are just a few reasons why cauliflower soup deserves a place in your meal rotation:
- Low in Calories, High in Nutrients: Cauliflower is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, making it a heart-healthy choice.
- Rich in Fiber: It’s a great option for digestive health and weight management.
- Dairy-Free and Vegan: This cauliflower soup recipe can be made vegan by swapping butter for olive oil or another plant-based alternative.
- Versatile and Easy to Make: With just a few ingredients, you can easily customize the flavor with herbs, spices, and toppings.
Ingredients
Ingredients
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- 1 large head of cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stocks celery, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for a non-vegan version). *We use Better Than Bouillon
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Cayenne pepper, 1 pinch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can unsweetened coconut milk or cream (optional, for creaminess)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Cauliflower Soup with Coconut Milk
Prep
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook
Total
Serves
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
In a heavy bottom pot (preferably a Dutch oven), combine finely chopped cauliflower, carrot, and celery.
Step 3
Stir in water and bouillon immediately and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until vegetables are fork tender.
Step 4
In a large saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour, salt, pepper and cayenne to make a roux. Stir constantly adding the coconut milk and bring to a slow boil. Continue to stir until thickened.
Step 5
Remove the sauce from heat and incorporate into the vegetable broth by stirring until creamy in appearance.
Step 6
Remove the soup from the heat and using an immersion blender, cream together the contents. Serve immediately.
Pro Tips
For a creamy texture, ensure you blend the soup thoroughly using a high-speed blender. This will give your cauliflower soup a velvety finish.
To enhance the flavor, roast the cauliflower before adding it to the soup. This step caramelizes the natural sugars, adding depth to the dish.
Cauliflower Soup with Coconut Milk
Equipment
- Dutch oven
- Immersion blender
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 stocks Celery, chopped
- 4 cups Water
- 4 tsp Better than Bouillon soup base, vegetable
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper, fresh-ground
- 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
- 1 can Coconut milk, 400 mL
Instructions
- In a heavy bottom pot (preferably a Dutch oven), combine finely chopped cauliflower, carrot, and celery.
- Stir in water and bouillon immediately and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until vegetables are fork tender.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour, salt, pepper and cayenne to make a roux. Stir constantly adding the coconut milk and bring to a slow boil. Continue to stir until thickened.
- Remove the sauce from heat and incorporate into the vegetable broth by stirring until creamy in appearance.
- Remove the soup from the heat and using an immersion blender, cream together the contents. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Reviews
Creamy and delicious. I’m really happy with the way this soup turned out. Great consistency and flavour.
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