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 coconut oil; 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; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 6 cilantro sprigs, coarsely chopped; 1 large head of cauliflower, trimmed of green leaves and coarsely chopped (about 6cups); 3 cups vegetable broth; 3 cups water; 1 cup yogurt

Servings: persons

1/4 cup coconut oil
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
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
6 cilantro sprigs, coarsely chopped
1 large head of cauliflower, trimmed of green leaves and coarsely chopped (about 6cups)
3 cups vegetable broth
3 cups water
1 cup yogurt

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DIRECTIONS
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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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When very soft but not browned, add the cilantro sprigs, cauliflower, vegetable broth, and
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water. Raise the heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to a
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simmer and cook until the cauliflower is very tender, about 30 minutes. Stir vigorously
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with a spoon or whisk to coarsely puree the soup. You may need to add more broth or
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water to thin the soup if it is too thick.
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Taste, adjust the seasoning if necessary, and serve hot. Garnish each serving with yogurt,
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cilantro or mint, and a squeeze of lime juice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup coconut oil, 1 onion, peeled and diced, 1 carrot, peeled and diced, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Alice Waters Spicy Cauliflower Soup

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Alice Waters Spicy Cauliflower Soup