Cool Curry Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Cool Curry Cauliflower Soup Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 celery ribs, with leaves
  • 2 medium-sized onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 6 cups Fresh Vegetable Broth
  • 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 1 ripe tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal, for garnish
  1. Combine oil and butter in a heavy pot over low heat. Wilt the celery and onions 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally; add garlic during last 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the curry powder and cook, stirring, over low heat for 1 minute. Add the broth, cauliflower and tomato; bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Remove the pot from the heat and cool slightly.
  3. Purée the soup in a food processor, adding the half-and-half through the feed tube. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate to chill before serving. Garnish with scallions.