Coconut Cauliflower Soup
(from deejp’s recipe box)
Source: Monsoon Coast, Salt Spring Island, BC
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Soup
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp light oil
- 1 Tbsp black mustard seeds
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 sweet pepper, cubed
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 6-10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp soya sauce
- 1 medium potato, small cubes
- 2-2 1/2 cups water or stock
- 3/4 medium cauliflower, in small florets (2-3 cups)
- 2 Tbsp Moghul Curry (Monsoon Coast)
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 14 oz can coconut milk
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
- Cilantro, small bunch chopped
- Yogurt (optional)
- Salt, to taste
Directions
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Saute the mustart seeds, onion, pepper, ginger and garlic in oil until onion is translucent.
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Stir in soya sauce and potatoes.
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Add water and bring to a light boil.
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Add cauliflower, curry seasoning and turmeric and reduce heat.
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Simmer until vegetables are cooked.
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Blend until smooth.
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Stir in coconut milk, half the cilantro and the peas and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
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Garnish each bowl with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkling of cilantro.