Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. It just so happens that our monthly soup club swap was yesterday. I love to warm up with up with a hearty bowl of goodness after a chilly run. What makes the perfect bowl of soup? For me, it’s a pot full of flavors, textures and lots of plant based goodness. That’s just what I have to share with you today with this Curried Creamy Cauliflower and Kale Soup.
Curried Creamy Cauliflower and Kale Soup
This Curried Creamy Cauliflower and Kale Soup is not one that needs to simmer all day on your stove. I over booked myself this weekend and was in a little bit of time crunch to get my soup ready for soup club. Even with the roasting of the cauliflower, I had this bowl of yum ready to go in about 40 minutes.
What makes it so good?
Seasoning with cauliflower with curry and cumin and then roasting it for 20 minutes sears in it’s flavor and makes your whole smell a-mazing. I like soup to have different textures and this Curried Creamy Cauliflower and Kale Soup passes the test. The crunchiness of the carrots and peppers pairs beautifully with the pureed cauliflower. Kale yeah! The kale fits nicely in there and adds a nice punch of vitamins. If you are not a kale fan, sub out with spinach or chard.
What makes it healthy?
To achieve a little bit of that creamy texture, I’ve used unsweetened almond milk and a little silky tofu. Both bring lots of plant based protein without any fat and very little calories. You could certainly leave out the silky tofu if you don’t do soy. This Curried Creamy Cauliflower and Kale Soup is vegan, gluten free and dairy free.
Top it off
I do like a good finish! For today’s Curried Creamy Cauliflower and Kale Soup I’ve topped it off with roasted pumpkin seeds and salted cashews. You can find pumpkin seeds already roasted and/or seasoned so need to roast your own. I think nuts pair so well with curry and cumin and add another layer of texture.
Curried Creamy Cauliflower and Kale Soup
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower-cut into large pieces
- 2 large carrots -diced
- 1 red pepper-diced
- 1 onion-chopped
- 2 Cups of kale (or spinach)
- 1 C unsweetened almond milk
- 1 block of silky tofu
- 3-5 tsp of curry powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1-2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1-2 tsp kosher salt
- pepper to taste
- olive oil for cooking
- 32 ounces of vegetable soup
- optional toppings:
- cashews, roasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- preheat oven to 400
- Place cauliflower on a sheet pan
- coat with olive oil
- sprinkle with cumin, turmeric, curry, salt, paprika, garlic powder
- Bake for 15-20 min and allow to cool
- Meanwhile in a large stock pot add a little olive oil on med high
- add in onions, peppers, carrots and saute for 5 min
- Add in broth and rest of seasonings
- In a food processor or blender:
- Pulse the silky tofu and add to soup
- Next add the cauliflower and shred it or rice it
- Add to soup
- Finally stir in the almond milk and kale
- bring to a simmer for 10 min
- Top with cashews and/or pumpkin seeds
Ready for a bowl yourself?
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I like a soup with texture as well so I love your topping on this! Salty cashews and pumpkin seeds sound perfect on top of the creamy base!
Thanks! I can’t wait to make it again it was one of my favorites
That soup looks so tasty. Perfect for these snowy days lately. I love roasted pumpkin seeds.
I do too! Thanks hope you try it out
I love creamy soup so not having a ton of dairy/butter/cream in this is a win to me!
Me too! Hope you like this one
This sounds good…I love cumin, but don’t use it much in soups (except for my chicken chili), I bet that adds a nice flavor 😉
It sure does! I think you would like this one 🙂
Yum! I love the vibrant colors in the soup!
Thanks! Lots of veggie based protein in there
I love curry, cauliflower and kale! I bet this tastes amazing!
It is one of my new favorites!
Sounds very comforting and perfect for this cold day. Some of the flavors remind me of a favorite kachari.
Definitely great for this weather!
This looks soooo yummy, totally pinning for later!
Thanks so much hope you enjoy
This sounds delicious, I have been all about soups recently.
Me too it’s so chilly everyday feels great to refuel with
I’m totally ready for a bowl! Love all those delicious toppings!
The toppings are key hope you try it out
Oh yummy! I made a curried chicken dish last week and it went over really well with the men at my house. Curry is such a warming flavor, isn’t it?
Yes! We love curry over here
Yum I love pumpkin seeds! I haven’t tried a lot of dishes with curry..I need to branch out a little!
Curry is such a great flavor enhancer hope you try it out
This is a healthy and yummy soup, I would love to try. Happy Valentine’s day and thanks for the party.
Thanks for stopping by have a great week!
This looks like a delicious way to get more veggies in your diet 🙂
Definitely an easy way to get more veggies into your life
This looks so good!
Thanks so much!
A Soup Club Swap?? I LOVE that idea! I get so tired of eating the same soup over and over… cool! I’m checking out that post now!
We love our soup club! It’s a once a month swap. If you have any questions about starting one with your friends I am happy to help
Love the use of tofu and coconut milk to make this creamy!! Looks absolutely delicious. Guess I need to go shopping 🙂
Yes I think so!! Thanks 🙂
Ha-ha “Kale Yeah!” I like you added kale to up the nutrition value. I also like that you used almond milk as a cream base. It’s finally cooled down in San Diego and this soup would be a perfect way to warm up.
Thanks! I hope you try it out
I may have said this on IG, but I’ve never thought about adding seeds to my soups! What a great idea!
I loved the addition of the seeds as well and the different textures
Ooh this soup has all my fav foods in one. Also looks super creamy and delicious!
Thanks so much I think it will become one of my new faves too
This looks really good. We have been making a lot of soup here lately. I love soup and this one looks delicious.
It is soup season indeed!
Mmm this sounds so yummy and satisfying. I love curried cauliflower and how simple this recipe is! 😀
Thanks it’s very simple!
Looks fabulous! Love the idea of pumpkin seeds or cashews as a topping, brilliant!!!
Thanks Kristy! The toppings give it a great texture profile. It’s super easy to make too
Curry! Now you are talking 🙂 🙂
It’s good isn’t it?!
Curry is total comfort food for me. I don’t know if it’s the fragrant smell or the warmth in the dishes, but I just love it. Can’t wait to try this soup.
Thanks! I agree there is something very comforting about curry
i love all things cauliflower…and it gives such a nice creamy texture to the soup.
I think so too thanks!
Great flavor combo! I could eat soup all year round!
Thanks and yes me too!
This looks so flavorful and delicious! Love that you don’t have to simmer this soup all day to get the flavors to develop! This is a perfect cold weather dinner!
I love that it is a quick cook as well
This looks amazing and I really want to make it. I had pumpkin seed on a sandwich last week and they added so much to the flavor!
They sure do!
Yum, that looks like a perfect soup for me. Really like the topping you used for the soup. It’s always a struggle to make the soup pretty. You have done a good job here 😉
Thanks so much Laura!
Great idea on the tofu! These flavors sound fantastic.
Thanks! A good one for your daughter maybe
This looks fantastic- I love a quick-ish soup that feels like comfort food- plus it is still winter around here and soup is always welcome!
I agree ! Thanks so much
What an interesting combination of ingredients. I would have never thought to put cauliflower with curry.
It’s a fantastic combo!
This looks so fresh and delicious! I love a good soup recipe in the winter, can’t wait to try this one!!
Thanks so much
What an interesting combo! I bet that really hits on the spot on a cold day. I’m a big curry fan, too!
Definitely hits the spot!
This looks fantastic… I had a cauliflower in the fridge for another purpose, but I think I’m going to make this instead!
Oh great I hope you enjoy it
This looks fabulous! I’m such a curry fan, so I know I’d love it.
I love curry too it goes really well in soups
So filling and hearty this creamy soup sounds. I am loving those cashew and pumpkin seeds on top. They will surely create a perfect texture contrast in the soup. <3
I also love a good texture in my soups. Thanks for checking it out
I’m always amazed at the cool stuff you can do with cauliflower. I love making alfredo sauce with it!
Also a great idea!
I really like cauliflower and kale! I’ve never thought about putting both together for soup! This looks delicious!
they are a great combo!
I love this flavor combo – and the toppings. I love adding some texture to the top of soups.
thanks me too! I like to mix up the textures
We love cauliflower soup recipes but I’ve never made it with curry. Love the topping ideas.
I hope you try it-fun way to mix it up
I am all for creamy soups!! I love that you used tofu in here too! Yay for more protein!
thanks yes I like the tofu in here as well
This looks great! Maybe I’m missing something but can you clarify what the 32 oz of vegetable soup is?
Sure it’s just vegetable stock! I should have clarified that sorry 🙂
Ahhh, makes sense! I should have figured that out.
no worries thanks for checking it out!