Description
This Healing Turmeric Cauliflower Soup is a comforting and nutritious vegan dish that combines roasted cauliflower with antioxidant-rich turmeric and creamy almond milk. Enhanced with red lentils for protein and spices like cumin, it offers a warming, flavorful soup perfect for any season and supports overall wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped
- 1 medium shallot, quartered
- 3–4 garlic cloves
Spices & Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup red lentils
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425ºF to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cauliflower, quartered shallot, garlic cloves, olive oil, turmeric, ground cumin, and sea salt. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are well coated with the spices and oil.
- Roast Vegetables: Spread the spiced vegetable mixture evenly on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through to promote even caramelization and tenderization.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the roasted vegetables into a large saucepan. Add the red lentils, vegetable broth, and 2 cups of the unsweetened almond milk. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook gently for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are fully cooked and tender.
- Blend Soup: Using an immersion blender or carefully transferring to a regular blender, blend the soup until completely smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of almond milk to reach your desired creaminess and blend again briefly.
- Serve: Serve the soup immediately. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley, or a squeeze of lime juice to enhance the fresh flavors.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper before roasting the vegetables.
- Use vegetable broth with low sodium to control salt content.
- Red lentils cook quickly and help thicken the soup while adding protein.
- If you don’t have almond milk, coconut milk or another plant-based milk can be substituted.
- For extra nutrition, add a handful of spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Keywords: turmeric soup, cauliflower soup, vegan soup, healthy soup, roasted cauliflower, turmeric recipe, red lentil soup, detox soup
