Best 4 Lentil Cauliflower Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delightful Lentil Cauliflower Soup, a symphony of flavors that will warm your heart and soul. This delectable soup is a perfect blend of hearty lentils, tender cauliflower florets, aromatic spices, and a rich, creamy broth. With three tantalizing variations – a classic, vegan, and Indian-spiced version – this soup caters to diverse dietary preferences and taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow recipes will guide you through the process of creating this comforting and nutritious dish.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

VEGAN CURRIED CAULIFLOWER, SWEET POTATO, AND LENTIL SOUP



Vegan Curried Cauliflower, Sweet Potato, and Lentil Soup image

This vegan lentil soup is quick, easy, nutritious, and delicious.

Provided by Kasmira Bresett

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, or more to taste
1 tablespoon curry powder, or more to taste
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
8 cups vegetable broth
1 cup dry red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 cups cubed sweet potato
3 cups fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in ginger, 1 tablespoon curry powder, coriander, and cumin and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Pour in broth and lentils and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a low boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cauliflower and sweet potato. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until cauliflower and sweet potato are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add more curry powder if desired. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 19.7 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 820.3 mg, Sugar 12 g

LENTIL CAULIFLOWER SOUP



Lentil Cauliflower Soup image

Make and share this Lentil Cauliflower Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Veggie Girl.

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup green lentil, rinsed well
1 1/2 cups cauliflower, chopped into small florets
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion, carrots and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
  • Add garlic, cumin and tumeric and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add broth and lentils, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 40 minutes or until lentils are cooked.
  • Using a potato masher, break up about half the soup. Add cauliflower and cook for 8 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in fresh parsley and pepper.
  • Garnish with fresh chives.

CAULIFLOWER RED LENTIL & GINGER SOUP



Cauliflower Red Lentil & Ginger Soup image

Inspired from a recipe in La Dolce Vegan cookbook. This week I cought a cold and desperately wanted to make some home made soup. I flipped to this recipe in the book, and had all the ingredients on hand! I love when that happens. So, I upped the spice a bit, added a cup and 1/2 more broth than originally called for, as well as some spinach too, just because... The original spices are listed below. Because I added more liquid, I also added a tbsp of Sharon123 homemade vegan chicken seasoning, as well as a few grinds of the Mccormick spice grinder blend Mediterranean Fusion which contains salt, pepper, chili, garlic and cumin

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Lentil

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup frozen spinach, thawed
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup dried red lentils
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium soup pot on medium heat, sauté the onions in oil until translucent.
  • Add the ginger, garlic, cumin, red pepper, and turmeric and sauté for 2 minutes; stir constantly to avoid sticking.
  • Add the stock, cauliflower, tomatoes, and lentils.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
  • Cover with lid and simmer for 1 minutes or until veggies and lentils are cooked.
  • Stir in the cilantro and salt, remove from heat, and let sit 5 minutes before serving.

INDIAN LENTIL-CAULIFLOWER SOUP FROM OH SHE GLOWS RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Indian Lentil-Cauliflower Soup from Oh She Glows Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by Steve-3

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon coconut or other oil
1 yellow onion diced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1-2 tablespoons curry powder, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 medium cauliflower, chopped into bite-size florets
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
2 large handfuls baby spinach
3/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5-6 minutes, until translucent. 2. Stir in the ginger, 1 tablespoon of the curry powder, coriander, and cumin and sauté for 2 minutes more, until fragrant. 3. Add the broth and red lentils and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes more. 4. Stir in the cauliflower and sweet potato. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the cauliflower and sweet potato are tender. Season with the salt and pepper, and add more curry powder, if desired. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. 5. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with cilantro, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables are more flavorful and nutritious than frozen or canned vegetables. If you can, buy your vegetables from a farmer's market or local grocery store.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables are mushy and bland. Cook them just until they are tender, but still have a bit of a bite to them.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and made with real ingredients.
  • Add some spices and herbs: Spices and herbs can really elevate the flavor of the soup. Add them to taste, but don't be afraid to experiment.
  • Serve the soup with a side of bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the broth and make the soup more filling.

Conclusion:

Lentil and cauliflower soup is a delicious, healthy, and affordable meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins.

The tips above will help you make the best lentil and cauliflower soup possible. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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