Cauliflower and Chickpea Coconut Spiced Soup
Prep
10 mins
Cook Time
16-20 mins
Servings
If you like Indian food and you like soup, you will love this delicious Chana Masala inspired soup.
We came up with this recipe when making a chana masala one night. Typically we eat our chana masala with roti or rice but decided to add some extra spices, tofu, veggies, and broth and turned our standard dish into a soup... and this is it!
I soak my beans overnight in a bowl of water and then cook them in my Instant Pot for 26 minutes. Feel free to swap for canned, just measure out 2 cups of beans without the liquid.
Just before serving, squeeze some lime juice into it, this must not be missed as it adds to the perfect finish. I often top this dish with fresh cilantro, crumbled cashews, sprouts, avocado, etc.
Enjoy!
XO,
Bobbielee
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 3/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup of red onion, diced
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 2.5 cups cauliflower, small-medium size florets
- 1 cup firm tofu, diced
- 2 cups chickpeas, cooked
- 1.5 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup coconut milk
- salt (1/2 tsp) and pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro, chopped finely
- lime, juiced
Directions
In a larger skillet, over medium-high heat, heat the avocado oil. Add the cumin seeds and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
Add the garlic, ginger and onions - cook for 2-3 minutes being careful not to let them burn.
Add the tomato and all the other spices (except salt and pepper). Mix it around until everything is combined.
Now add the cauliflower, tofu and chickpeas. Stir it around and cook for about 3-4 minutes, this is to soften the cauliflower a bit.
Add the vegetable broth and coconut milk. Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce it to simmer for 5-7 minutes while the soup thickens. Test the cauliflower to make sure it is cooked (you do not want it to be too soft).
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the hot soup into bowls, squeeze some fresh lime juice into each serving. Top with desired toppings.
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