Curried Cauliflower Soup with Apples

Curried Cauliflower Soup with Apples

warming and cozy

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 0m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For soup:

For curried apple garnish

Nutritional Information

201
calories
9g
fat
26g
carbohydrates
9g
protein
9mg
cholesterol
329mg
sodium
Curried Cauliflower Soup with Apples

Recipe Description

Indulge in the warmth of fall with this Curried Cauliflower Apple Soup! It delightfully blends the aromatic spices with a hint of sweetness from in-season apples. Sautéed onions and garlic create a flavorful base, while curry powder and cinnamon add depth to the mild cauliflower. Finished with honey and a splash of heavy cream for a rich, velvety texture, this soup is puréed to perfection and topped with a crunchy curried apple garnish for a delightful touch. Comforting and satisfying, it’s perfect for cozy gatherings and can be easily frozen for a delicious meal later on.  

To start, sauté the chopped onions and garlic in olive oil. Add the spices and cook, stirring, until aromatic. Next, add the cauliflower, apples, and chicken broth. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer until the cauliflower is perfectly tender. Finally, purée the soup until smooth, then stir in the honey and heavy cream. For a spiced garnish, toss the finely diced apples with a pinch of curry powder. Serve hot and enjoy!    

To make the Curried Cauliflower Soup with Apples, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Curried Cauliflower Soup with Apples

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook onions and garlic

    4 min
    Step 1 - Curried Cauliflower Soup with Apples

    In a large soup pot over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Add 1 roughly chopped onion and 3 smashed garlic cloves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add spices

    2 min
    Step 2 - Curried Cauliflower Soup with Apples

    Add 2 teaspoons curry powder and ½ teaspoon cinnamon and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add cauliflower, apples, broth, and salt and pepper

    3 min
    Step 3 - Curried Cauliflower Soup with Apples

    Add the cauliflower florets, 1 chopped apple, 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    20 min
    Step 4 - Curried Cauliflower Soup with Apples

    Once at a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and cook until the cauliflower is tender, 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Puree

    2 min
    Step 5 - Curried Cauliflower Soup with Apples

    Use an immersion blender or a food processor to purée the soup until completely smooth.

  6. 6

    Add honey and heavy cream

    2 min
    Step 6 - Curried Cauliflower Soup with Apples

    Stir in 2 tablespoons honey and ⅓ cup heavy cream. Bring the soup to a simmer. Taste and adjust for salt, pepper and honey. Keep the soup warm while preparing the garnish.

  7. 7

    Prepare curried apple garnish

    1 min
    Step 7 - Curried Cauliflower Soup with Apples

    Mix 1 diced apple with a heaping ¼ teaspoon curry powder.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Curried Cauliflower Soup with Apples

    Ladle the soup among bowls and garnish with a spoonful of curried apples. To freeze, leave out the heavy cream and transfer the soup to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, defrost the soup in the refrigerator for 12 hours and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat. Then add the heavy cream and let heat through before serving.

Warm up this fall with this Curried Cauliflower Apple Soup, which combines aromatic spices and flavorful in-season apples for a comforting dish. Comforting and delicious, it’s perfect for casual gatherings and get-togethers. Made it? Tag @cookmerecipes using the hashtag #cookmerecipes and share on Instagram!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Sandy
April 24, 2025
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Simply delicious soup. Made it for my friends, and they loved it. The mix of spices and sweetness is just perfect for chilly evenings.

Val
April 3, 2025
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Delicious, reminded me of family dinners during fall. I always loved how cozy the house would feel with the smell of curry and apples. Made my heart warm.

Quinn Adams
March 31, 2025
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Wooow!

Andy
March 26, 2025
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This soup was a hit at our family gathering! The spices and apples blend so well together. Simple and delightful, just like fall.

Catherine
March 20, 2025
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This Curried Cauliflower Soup with Apples is absolutely delish! Made it for a family gathering, everyone was so impressed. Love how easy it is to prepare!

Xandra
February 22, 2025
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I made this soup last week during a chilly night. The combo of apples and curry was awesome! It felt like fall in a bowl. Def try it.

Nina
February 2, 2025
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I made this soup for my family's fall gathering, and it was a hit! The combo of curry and apples is just delicious. My kids couldn't stop eating it, and I felt so proud to serve something so unique.

Luis Gómez
January 16, 2025
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