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Spicy Cauliflower Soup

Published: Jan 8, 2024 · Modified: Apr 1, 2024 by Sarah Baumeister · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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Chunks of cauliflower, spicy curry paste, and creamy coconut milk, this Spicy Cauliflower Soup with curry has it all! This easy, healthy soup is golden, both in color and in taste.

spicy cauliflower soup in a bowl and garnish with lime and cilantro

Making soup is such a great way to use up what you have in the fridge and pantry to create a filling meal. A couple months ago, I had a large head of cauliflower that I wasn't going to use, so I broke it up into little florets and froze it to use later. Soup was the perfect way to do that!

I love freezing all sorts of fresh veggies-- broccoli, cauliflower, kale, spinach, anything I don't have plans for right away, but I also don't want to go to waste.

This Curry Cauliflower Soup uses frozen or fresh cauliflower and pantry staples for a deliciously spicy and gingery soup!

Curry paste is an easy way to add spice to dishes because it's full of flavoring agents like red chili peppers, garlic, lemongrass, turmeric, and shrimp paste. There are all kinds of curry paste options that range from mild to ultra spicy.

After trying out this spicy soup, try you may also like this bacon cauliflower soup recipe, 15 minute curry with vermicelli noodles, or this Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup!

For a thicker, stew-like dish, try this Thai Eggplant Recipe, Easy Chickpea and Spinach Curry or Green Curry with Chicken.

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  • Ingredients Notes
  • How to make Curry Cauliflower Soup
  • Recipe Tips
  • Recipe FAQS
  • More veggie filled soups
  • Spicy Cauliflower Soup

Why you'll love this recipe

  • It's allergy friendly by being both dairy and gluten free. (DF/GF)
  • Spicy: Use a mild or hot curry paste to suit your preferences.
  • Quick: This soup can be made in 30 minutes or less.
  • Customizable: Add different ingredients like chicken, mushrooms, or potatoes for more substance.
  • This soup is low carb and I believe it can be considered keto.

Ingredients Notes

ingredients for spicy cauliflower soup on a white background
  • Coconut oil. I used coconut oil here rather than butter or olive oil to compliment the flavor of the coconut milk that is added later on. If you do not like the taste of coconut oil, any mild flavored oil (or butter) will work.
  • Cauliflower florets. One large head of cauliflower will give you about 4 cups of florets. Cauliflower is easy to separate by cutting out the base and then breaking apart the florets the rest of the way with your hands. You can also find prepackaged florets at the store.
  • Fresh ginger. Fresh ginger is such a specific flavor that is hard to duplicate. It adds such a fresh flavor to whatever you are cooking. I love keeping fresh ginger in the freezer to use whenever I need.
  • Red curry paste. Here is what adds the "spice factor." There are so many varieties of curry paste. I suggest perusing the asian foods aisle at your grocery store and you should see several options. You can also purchase online and at specialty food stores. I love this cauliflower soup spicy, so I add a very generous amount to the soup. Start with a bit and work your way up, tasting as you go.
  • Chicken stock. Adding chicken stock instead of water is a great way to add extra flavor to your soups. Make this cauliflower soup vegan by using vegetable broth.
  • Coconut milk. Like coconut oil, coconut milk solidifies at room temperature. Once it's heated, it liquifies and adds a delicious creaminess to the spiced cauliflower soup.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients.

How to make Curry Cauliflower Soup

garlic, tomato, garlic, and curry paste on a green cutting board

Step 1. Dice onions and mince garlic.

onions and garlic cooking in a white pot

Step 2. In a large soup pot or dutch oven, melt coconut oil over medium heat. Add in garlic and onions and saute until the onions are translucent.

grated frozen ginger

Step 3. Peel and grate ginger using a microplane or grater.

seasoning ingredients added to pot of cauliflower

Step 4. To the pot, add cauliflower florets, fresh ginger, and red curry paste

cauliflower florets coated in red curry paste

Step 5. Stir to coat all the vegetables with the curry paste.

cauliflower soup without coconut oil

Step 6. Pour in chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft. If desired, mash the cauliflower with a potato masher or buzz it with an immersion blender to achieve desired consistency.

finished soup with wooden spoon in pot

Step 7. Stir in coconut milk and salt.

up close bowl of spicy cauliflower soup

Step 8. Take off the heat and serve. Top with fresh lime juice and cilantro.

Recipe Tips

  • Try roasting the cauliflower first! Want to take this spicy cauliflower soup up a notch? Try roasting the cauliflower first! Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Spread cauliflower on a baking sheet and coat with a tablespoon of melted coconut oil. Roast cauliflower for 25-30 minutes, or until it starts to brown on the edges. Add roasted cauliflower to soup, after sauteeing the onions and garlic and finish as normal.
  • Make it vegan cauliflower soup. Easily make this spicy cauliflower soup vegan by using veggie stock instead of chicken stock. I keep chicken stock on hand, because that's what I use most often. But this is a super easy swap to make the recipe entirely plant based, as the soup is already dairy free! Just be sure to choose a curry paste that is vegan, because many contain animal products, such as shrimp paste.
bowl filled with cauliflower soup

Recipe FAQS

Can I use frozen cauliflower in this soup?

Yes, that's what I did! There is no need to thaw the cauliflower before using, it will heat through quickly.

How do you thicken cauliflower soup?

You can thicken it up a few different ways if you would like.
You can use a potato masher or an immersion blender to thicken the soup. This will blend some or all of the cauliflower to create a thicker, more chowder like soup. You can also use cornstarch or arrowroot powder and make a slurry by adding a spoonful of powder to some cold water and then adding the mixture to the soup to thicken.

Can cauliflower soup be frozen?

Yes! Once cooled, place cauliflower soup in freezer safe containers and you can freeze it for up to 4 months.

More veggie filled soups

  • vegetarian rice soup with mushrooms
  • autumn kale and mushroom soup
  • Bone Broth Chicken Soup

Did you enjoy this Spicy Cauliflower Soup? I would love for you to let me know by leaving a comment and star rating. I can't wait to hear from you.

spicy cauliflower soup in a bowl and garnish with lime and cilantro

Spicy Cauliflower Soup

Sarah Baumeister
This spicy cauliflower soup with curry is full of flavor and just the right amount of heat. Adding coconut milk makes it nice and creamy.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 406 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp. coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups cauliflower florets
  • 3 tsp. fresh ginger grated
  • ¼ cup red curry paste
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large soup pot, melt coconut oil over medium heat.
  • Add in garlic and onions and saute until the onions are translucent.
  • Add in cauliflower florets, fresh ginger, and red curry paste and stir to coat all the vegetables with the curry paste.
  • Pour in chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft.
  • If desired, mash the cauliflower with a potato masher or buzz it with an immersion blender to achieve desired consistency.
  • Stir in coconut milk and salt. Take off the heat and serve.

Notes

Use an immersion blender after cooking the cauliflower to thicken up the soup a bit. You can do just a few pulses to keep it chunky or blend it totally smooth if desired.
For extra heat, add red pepper flakes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 11gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 868mgPotassium: 879mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 2337IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Heather

    April 03, 2019 at 6:31 pm

    This looks so good! And so easy. Beautiful photo, too!

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    • Sarah

      April 20, 2019 at 12:46 am

      Thank you very much! It's something we make over and over-- a definite favorite.

      Reply
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