Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala Soup with Lime Coconut Cream

Bowls of soup
20 minutes
5 minutes
4 bowls

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 1 Russet potato, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2½ cups vegetable broth
  • 10 oz. coconut cream
  • Aquafaba (liquid from one can of garbanzo beans)
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Optional garnish: Cilantro, red pepper, Cubanelle pepper, lime

Directions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a 6-qt. pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, potatoes and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add all of the spices and cauliflower florets. Saute for 3–4 more minutes until spices are fragrant.
  2. Add the tomatoes, vegetable broth and coconut cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for 20 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. Transfer carefully to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  3. For cream, in a medium bowl with hand-held mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat aquafaba, lime juice, and salt on high until soft peaks form. Pour soup in bowls. Garnish with dollop of cream, torn cilantro, a thin slice or minced pepper, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.