Alice Waters' Spicy Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Name: Alice Waters' Spicy Cauliflower Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 onion, peeled and diced; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 1 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed; 1 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 6 fresh cilantro stems, coarsely chopped; 1 head cauliflower, trimmed of green leaves and coarsely chopped or 6 cups cauliflower; 3 cups chicken broth; 3 cups water; For garnish; yogurt; chopped fresh cilantro or of fresh mint; 1 lime, juice of

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, peeled and diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
1 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
salt
fresh ground black pepper
6 fresh cilantro stems, coarsely chopped
1 head cauliflower, trimmed of green leaves and coarsely chopped or 6 cups cauliflower
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
For garnish
yogurt
chopped fresh cilantro or of fresh mint
1 lime, juice of

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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.
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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.
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3. Stir vigorously with a spoon or whisk to coarsely puree the soup. You may need to add more broth or water to thin the soup if it is too thick.
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4. Taste, adjust the seasoning if necessary, and serve hot. Garnish each serving with yogurt, cilantro or mint, and a squeeze of lime juice.
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VARIATIONS.
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For a richer soup, use all chicken broth.
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For a lighter, vegetarian soup, use all water.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 onion, peeled and diced, 1 carrot, peeled and diced, 1 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed, and more.

Yes, Alice Waters' Spicy Cauliflower Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Alice Waters' Spicy Cauliflower Soup

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