Curried Cauliflower Chickpea Soup Recipes

Steps:

• Layer the cauliflower, chickpeas, tomatoes, carrots, garlic, curry powder, honey, ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Squeeze out the air from the bag and seal. Freeze until ready to use, up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before cooking.
• Pour the contents of the bag into a 6-quart slow cooker. Cook on low until the cauliflower is tender and can easily be pierced with a paring knife, 7 to 9 hours. Pour in the coconut milk and gently stir, being careful to keep the cauliflower quarters intact. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges, cilantro and cashews for topping.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Whisk the vegetable broth, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, serrano, curry powder and 2 teaspoons salt together in a medium bowl until combined. Add the chickpeas and spinach and stir to coat.
• Spread the rice evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish. Pour in the coconut-milk mixture, distributing the chickpeas and spinach evenly over the rice. Scatter the cauliflower and onion over the top, making sure to go all the way to the edge of the pan (it's okay if the cauliflower is not completely submerged in liquid).
• Cover tightly with foil and bake until the vegetables have softened but are still vibrant, about 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the cauliflower is charred in spots and the rice is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes more. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the rice to absorb more of the moisture. Serve topped with cilantro, a drizzle of yogurt and lime wedges for squeezing.

Steps:

• In a soup pot on medium heat, cook the onions in the oil for a few minutes, until they begin to soften. Add the ginger, curry powder, and salt and sauté for a minute or two, stirring constantly so the spices don't burn. Add the chickpeas and the water, cover, and bring to a boil.
• Meanwhile, cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces (about 4 cups). When the water boils, stir in the cauliflower and tomatoes, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes.
• When the cauliflower is done, remove the pot from the heat. Purée 2 or 3 cups of the soup in a blender and stir it back into the pot. Top each bowl of soup with a large spoonful of chutney and a sprig of cilantro.
• Serving & menu ideas
• Serve warm chapatis or naan bread with this spicy soup.

Steps:

• Heat olive in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, curry powder, and ginger; cook and stir until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 6 minutes.
• Stir in tomato paste, then 1 cup water. Add cauliflower and chickpeas; stir to coat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until cauliflower is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Uncover, and cook until excess moisture evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes; do not burn. Season to taste.

Steps:

• Prepare Fast Chicken Soup Base. Bring to a simmer.
• Add these, then simmer until tender, 10-20 minutes: 2 16-ounce cans chickpeas, drained; 2 cups bite-size cauliflower florets; 2 Tbs. curry powder; 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk (optional, but very good).
• Before removing from heat, stir in: 12 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
• Final touch: Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve soup with grated Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Make the crispy chickpeas: Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, turmeric, and salt, and toss to coat the chickpeas. Transfer the chickpeas to a small baking sheet and spread in an even layer.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chickpeas are crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• Make the soup: Increase the oven temperature to 450˚F (220˚C).
• Add the cauliflower florets to a medium bowl with the melted coconut oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat, then transfer the cauliflower to a baking sheet.
• Roast for 25 minutes, until browned and tender.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and jalapeño, and cook until the onion begins to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 2 minutes more, until the garlic is toasted and fragrant.
• Add the curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring to dissolve. Add the coconut milk and vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
• Add the roasted cauliflower to a blender with the broth and puree until smooth.
• Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the crispy chickpeas, scallions, and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
• Enjoy!