A spicy low carb cauliflower soup with tastes of the ginger, lime, coconut and lemon grass. This smooth and creamy soup is not too spicy, but is packed full of flavour.
The flavours of this soup develop well if you can leave it for the next day. Or try a bowl once you make it, then enjoy another bowl the following day for a taste test!
How to make cauliflower coconut soup
This soup may have a lot of ingredients but it's an easy recipe to make. The key to the spicey taste is to boil the spiced and herbs in the coconut milk and vegetable stock first. The liquid is strained before using.
The cauliflower and onions are gently cooked in the turmeric before being added to the spicy stock.
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Cauliflower Coconut Soup
A creamy spicy cauliflower soup.
Ingredients
- 1 large Cauliflower head
- 1 can coconut milk canned
- 500 ml vegetable stock or chicken stock
- 4 garlic cloves peeled & chopped
- 5 cm ginger, fresh peeled & finely chopped
- 3 lemon grass stalks chopped
- 1 lime zest grated
- 4 red chili peppers keep whole
- 1 small onion peeled & chopped
- 2 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Garnish
- 2 spring onions chopped
- 2 tablespoons coriander, fresh chopped
Instructions
- Put the coconut milk and vegetable stock into a large saucepan. Add the garlic, lime zest, lemon grass and red chillies. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain and reserve the liquid.
- Heat the onion in a saucepan, add the onion, ginger, turmeric and fry gently for 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower and stir fry for 5 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add the coconut stock and lime juice. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes.
- Shred the spring onion and add to the soup with the coriander.
- Blend with an hand immersion blender for a smooth soup.
- Serve, slurp and enjoy!
Notes
The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 19gFiber: 1g
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Sara
How does this soup get smooth receipe doesn’t say and is the cauliflower cooked whole it also doesn’t say
Angela Coleby
I've updated the recipe card to include this.
Marcy
When does the ground ginger get added? I am assuming it is part of step 1, but not confident!
Angela Coleby
With the onions. Thanks for letting me know. I've updated the recipe card.
Carol
The calories count is per serving?
Angela Coleby
Yes it is.
Angela Coleby
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As the nights get colder and darker, it is comforting to reach out for a bowl of soup. This is a great soup to perk you up with the delicious smells that will fill your kitchen. Slurp and enjoy!