Indian Spiced Cauliflower Soup

GoldsmithLissa's Note:

Spicy vegetable soup! Add shrimp to make a heartier version! You can also experiment with yogurts: greek, plain, or vanilla!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 onion , sliced
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 head cauliflower , broken into small florets
• salt and pepper
• ½ cup white wine
• 3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup yogurt
• cilantro (to garnish) (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat a soup pot to medium and add oil to pan. Add garam masala and cumin and stir for 30 seconds. Add garlic, onion, and cauliflower plus a good pinch of salt and some pepper. Stir regularly until onions are soft - about 10 minutes.
2. Add wine and cook down for a minute or two. Add stock, cover, and bring to a simmer.
3. Cook until cauliflower is very tender, 15-20 minutes.
4. Cool slightly and put through blender.
5. Return to pot on low heat and whisk in yogurt.
6. Taste and correct for seasoning.
7. Serve topped with cilantro and pepper.

Reviews

[Vlada]

Nice, but I had to add twice as much spice to get the taste right - it was far too mild initially.