Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, chopped
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5 cups warm water
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2 tablespoons vegetable bouillon
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1 head cauliflower, chopped (about 4 cups)
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3 cups peeled and chopped carrots (about 8 medium carrots)
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1½ teaspoons curry powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
2. Prepare the Broth
Dissolve the vegetable bouillon in the warm water. Pour the mixture into the saucepan with the softened onion and stir to combine.
3. Add the Vegetables and Spices
Add the cauliflower, carrots, curry powder, cinnamon, garam masala, and kosher salt. Stir well so the vegetables are coated with the seasonings.
4. Simmer Until Tender
Bring the soup to a boil, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the carrots and cauliflower are fork-tender.
5. Blend Until Smooth
Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If using a standing blender, work in batches and follow the blender’s instructions for hot liquids to prevent splashing.
6. Taste and Serve
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread, toast, or your favorite sandwich.
Notes
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Cut vegetables evenly: Similar-sized carrot and cauliflower pieces cook more evenly and become tender at about the same time.
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Check the carrots first: Carrots are usually the firmest vegetables in this soup. Make sure they’re soft before blending.
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Adjust the thickness: For a thicker soup, use slightly less broth next time. For a thinner consistency, stir in a little warm water after blending.
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Blend carefully: Hot soup expands in a standing blender. Work in small batches, leave room for steam to escape according to the blender’s instructions, and never seal a standard blender tightly while blending hot liquid.
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Taste before adding more salt: Vegetable bouillon can be salty, so check the seasoning after the soup is blended.
