Cauliflower Coconut Curry Soup with Chickpeas

This soup reminds me of something I’d make for my roommate after a night out for dollar pitchers at the corner bar in our early 20’s. She loves curry soups, and I could have this in front of us in about 30 minutes. (Which would give us just enough time to tell each other the high notes, and low notes, of our evening out.) Then, we’d tuck into a bowl of hearty soup and watch a brand-new episode of Friends. Ah, the 90’s!

The soup is budget friendly (hence why we ate it after dollar pitchers of beer!) and is spicy and bright, and it’s made with everything you’ll have in your pantry. Enjoy!

Cauliflower coconut curry soup with chickpeas ingredients + substitutions and tips

To make this fabulous soup you’ll need:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ½ cups baby potatoes, quartered
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 (16 oz.) bag frozen cauliflower florets
• 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (13.5 oz.) can full-fat coconut milk
• 2 cups baby arugula or spinach

If you don’t have any fresh arugula in the refrigerator…grab some frozen spinach out of the freezer!

If you’d prefer chicken broth instead of vegetable broth, feel free to substitute it!

Diet compatibility and allergens

This vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free soup works for a variety of diets!

Diet	Recipe compatible as written?	Recommended substitutions
Keto	No.	Omit potatoes and chickpeas, substitute zucchini or green beans.
Paleo	Maybe	Omit potatoes and chickpeas, substitute zucchini or green beans.
Whole30	No.	Omit chickpeas and substitute zucchini or green beans.
Gluten-free	Yes.
Vegetarian	Yes
Vegan	Yes
Low sodium	No.	Omit salt, and use low-sodium broth.
Dairy-free	Yes.
Mediterranean	Yes
Low FODMAP	Yes.
Atkins	No	Omit potatoes, and substitute zucchini or green beans.
Allergen	Present in recipe?	Recommended substitutions
Milk	No.
Eggs	No.
Fish	No.
Shellfish	No.
Tree nuts	Yes, with a caveat	Technically coconuts aren’t considered “tree nuts,” however they are considered to be by the FDA. Consult with allergist before consuming coconut products.
Peanuts	No.
Wheat (Gluten)	No.
Soy	No.
Sesame	No.

Cauliflower coconut curry soup with chickpeas recipe (step-by-step instructions):

• In a large Dutch oven or soup pot heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper.
• Stir occasionally for 5-7 minutes, or until the onions are softened.
• Add broth, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are fork tender, approximately 10 minutes.
• Add curry powder, ginger, and cayenne to the pot, and stir for 1 minute.
• Add cauliflower, chickpeas, and diced tomatoes to the pot.
• Cook for 5 minutes, or until warmed through.
• Add in coconut milk, and arugula, and bring back to a gentle simmer, about 2 minutes.

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