Roasted Cauliflower and Curry Soup
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower, chopped into florets (2 lbs)
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 leek, diced (using white and light green parts)
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cooked yellow split peas (or substitute golden or red lentils)
- 1 bay leaf
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp garam masala
Toppings
- reserved roasted cauliflower
- fresh herbs such as basil and chives
- zoodles (spiralized zucchini), optional
Preparation
Add 1 tablespoon of melted oil to cauliflower florets in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast at 425°F for 20-25 minutes until edges are brown and caramelized.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onions and leek until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Mix in tomato paste, garlic, ginger, and the remaining seasonings for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add vegetable broth, lentils, cauliflower (reserving 1 cup for topping), bay leaf, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Use an immersion blender or blend in batches in a blender until smooth. Add lemon juice and garam masala. Adjust seasonings. Top with reserved roasted cauliflower and fresh herbs. Enjoy!
