Vegan Cauliflower Tikka Masala Soup with Lime Coconut Cream
COOK:
20 minutes
PREP:
5 minutes
YIELD:
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.