Homemade Italian Minestrone Soup
A hearty Italian minestrone with vegetables, beans and pasta in a rich tomato broth for an easy family dinner.
Golden Turmeric & Cauliflower Soup
This golden cauliflower soup is smooth, savoury and gently spiced with turmeric and cumin.
Blend until velvety, finish with lemon and coriander, and serve with warm bread.
Method
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- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for 6-8 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the garlic, turmeric and cumin, then cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cauliflower florets and stir to coat in the spices.
- Pour in the hot vegetable stock, bring to a simmer, and cook for 18-20 minutes until the cauliflower is very tender.
- Blend until completely smooth using a stick blender or countertop blender.
- Stir in the coconut milk and lemon juice, then warm through gently for 2-3 minutes.
- Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and finish with chopped coriander before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 large Onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 900 ml Vegetable Stock hot
- Black Pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 150 ml Coconut Milk
- 1 large head Cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 tbsp Fresh coriander chopped, for garnish
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- Sea Salt, to taste
- 2 tsp Ground Turmeric
Notes
For extra depth, roast the cauliflower florets until lightly caramelised before adding to the pan.
If the soup thickens as it stands, loosen with a splash of hot stock or water before serving.
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