Curried Cauliflower and Lentil Soup (Printable Version)

Warming soup with tender cauliflower, hearty lentils, and aromatic curry spices—perfect for cozy meals any time of year.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
02 - 1 large onion, diced
03 - 2 medium carrots, diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

→ Legumes

08 - 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed

→ Liquids

09 - 6 cups vegetable broth
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

11 - 2 tbsp curry powder
12 - 1 tsp ground cumin
13 - 1/2 tsp ground coriander
14 - 1/2 tsp turmeric
15 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Garnish

17 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges

# How To Make:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne. Stir for 1 minute to toast the spices and release their flavors.
04 - Add cauliflower florets, lentils, diced tomatoes with juices, and vegetable broth. Mix well to incorporate all ingredients.
05 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils and cauliflower are tender.
06 - Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
07 - For a creamier texture, mash some of the soup with a potato masher or blend partially with an immersion blender.
08 - Ladle into bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the curry spices bloom in hot oil transforms ordinary vegetables into something extraordinary
  • Its one of those rare soups that actually gets better overnight, making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
  • Lentils continue absorbing liquid as they sit, so your soup will thicken considerably in the fridge
  • Toasting spices in hot oil for even 60 seconds makes a noticeable difference in final flavor depth
03 -
  • Rinse lentils thoroughly until water runs clear to remove any dust or debris
  • Start with less cayenne than you think you need, you can always add more but cant take it away

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