Once the veggies are broiled and everything is blended for this Masala Cauliflower Soup, you’ll likely find yourself declaring, “Wow, that was easy!” Tahini lends the soup a nutty flavor and a creamier mouthfeel.
Masala Cauliflower Soup
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 Tbsp grapeseed or sunflower oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 cups no-salt-added vegetable broth, gluten and/or dairy free if desired, warmed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 Tbsp chopped ginger
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place oven rack about 6 inches from top heating elements and preheat oven broiler.
- Slice cauliflower into 1 inch florets. Peel onion, slice in half lengthwise, and then slice into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Toss cauliflower and onion with oil and salt. Spread out on rimmed baking sheet and broil until cauliflower and onion are tender and have some char, about 8 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Remove from oven and reserve about 1 1/2 cups roasted cauliflower florets for garnish.
- In blender, place remaining cauliflower along with onion, broth, tahini, ginger, lime juice, garam masala, and cayenne and blend until smooth.
- Serve soup garnished with reserved cauliflower florets, cilantro, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Recipe Notes
PER SERVING: 244 CALORIES; 9 G PROTEIN; 16 G TOTAL FAT (2 G SAT. FAT); 23 G TOTAL CARBOHYDRATES (11 G SUGARS, 7 G FIBER); 246 MG SODIUM