I am writing this post while snuggled under a fleece blanket wearing pajama pants and a sweatshirt. The A/C is off for the first time in seven months and I’m half tempted to turn the heat on. I’m binge watching Sex and the City while Cheeto purrs on my lap and I am a happy girl! And I have a warm bowl of this soup in front of me which makes my stomach happy.
Ahhh, soup! You were my enemy when I was young and I never took you seriously as a real meal. I thought you were just something that grownups with no taste buds ate. I just didn’t get you and I’m so sorry for that! I’m all grown up now and I have finally started to appreciate your deliciousness! Sorry it took me so long.
You can enjoy a chilled soup made with sweet cherry tomatoes, you can puree black beans and sweet potato into a smokey bowl of deliciousness, you can roast all the root vegetables and add some perfect winter herbs, and you can make a creamy soup with potatoes, cauliflower and curry powder that you will want to eat all winter long!
Cheers to cold weather and cheers to this soup š
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Curried Cauliflower & Potato Soup with Crispy Chickpeas
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 1x
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 large shallot, diced (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes, about 3 large potatoes
- 1 large head of cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon black pepper, depending on taste
- 3 teaspoons curry powder
- 6–7 cups vegetable stock
- Fresh parsley leaves for garnish, if desired
Crispy Chickpeas:
- 1 (15) ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil, shallot and a pinch of salt. Cook shallot for 3 minutes and then add garlic and cook for another 1 minute. Next add the potatoes, cauliflower and the spices. Stir and cook for 5 minutes. Add the vegetable stock, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and simmer until potatoes and cauliflower are fork tender, about 30-40 minutes.
- While soup is cooking pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Dry the chickpeas with a paper towel and place them onto a large sheet pan. Toss with spices and cook for 25-30 minutes. Set aside until soup is finished.
- Once soup is finished cooking let it cool and then blend until creamy. You can either blend in batches in a food processor or blender or use immersion blender. Heat soup before serving.
- Top each bowl of soup with 1 tablespoon chickpeas and a few parsley leaves, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Soup, Gluten Free, Vegan
I am seeking recipes that are both vegan and gluten free for a few of my family members who will be here for the holiday. A couple questions…can you make this ahead of time and then warm it up in a crockpot? Can it be frozen? Thank you in advance.
Yes, you can make it ahead of time and warm it up in the crockpot later. It can also be frozen š I have a bunch of vegan and gluten free recipes here.
I just made this and it was good but seemed salty. Iām wondering, did you use unsalted vegetable stock? Thanks!
Hi Julie, I usually use a low sodium vegetable stock. Salt measurements are hard though because everyone has a different palette. Sorry it was salty for you, but glad you still enjoyed it!
Wow, I just made this. So delicious! <3 Thank you!
So glad you liked it, Julie!!
Its 17 degrees here this morning .I think that qualifies us for a curry for dinner. This looks delicious ! Can’t wait to try it.
Oh wow, that is cold!! That definitely qualifies for curry and hot soup for dinner! Stay warm š
this looks so comforting and delicious Izzy! I love curry and cauliflower, so this is calling my name! The crispy chickpeas are a thoughtful addition.
I have been completely obsessed with soup lately and can’t get enough. As soon as the weather turned chilly that’s all I’ve wanted. I think my family is getting sick of it though! This soup looks fantastic!
That sounds so cozy!! We just got back from our trip and it was so cold in Colorado, I definitely needed a soup like this! š
Colorado must have been freezing! Soup is always a must when camping in the cold š
I love finally turning off the A/C and snuggling up with a blanket. This soup looks incredible and those crispy chickpeas are calling my name!
Me too! It is one of the best parts of fall! Thanks, Ashley š
Definitely cheers to cooler weather! It warmed up a bit the last day or so but at least the mornings and nights are still chilly!
This soup looks amazingggg. Love the crispy chickpeas! Happy Friday!!
Yes! Chilly nights are the best! I heard it might get warmer here again and I’m so mad! Thank you!!
Your blanket//soup//SitC fest sounds like the best way to spend time EVAH! I’m loving the idea of a creamy curried cauliflower soup, and those crispy chickpeas are divine! I need this fall experience up close and personal. š
It so is!! I’m doing it again tonight too! I hope you get a soup/blanket experience soon š
You sound like you’re having a great night — cozy, with Sex & the City reruns and soup! A very delicious soup! This looks so scrumptious and those crispy chickpeas are just the best toppers. ????
Thank you, Marcie! Crispy chickpeas are my favorites!
I love love love the looks of this soup, Izzy! I am such a sucker for creamy soup, and even better with curry flavor and crispy chickpeas! And I am happy for you that you can finally turn off the AC š
Thank you so much, Denise!! Creamy soup is the best and I’m pretty obsessed with curry powder too!
Soup is kinda my new obsession and I LOVE this curried soup with the chickpeas for crunch! Pinning š
Mine too, Medha! It is so versatile and easy to make!
Ummm, can I come share your couch with you? Because that sounds like the best evening ever! I still watch Sex and the City all the time. Best shows ever! And this soup sounds so delicious. For real adding this to the menu for this next week. I love the combo of cauliflower and curry. Side note, I am OBSESSED with your pictures Izzy! The lighting and styling, perfection!
I always have room on my couch for you, Natalie!! It was such a good night and I’m hoping to repeat it again soon! Thank you so much, Natalie! I took these on a kinda overcast day and was a little upset at first but then really liked the moodiness to them š
Sounds like it cooled off finally over there! š This soup looks ultra creamy and the pale yellow color is beautiful. I love anything cauliflower but have yet to make a cauliflower soup this fall. Need to get on that!
Thank goodness! I loved the pale yellow color too!
You sound just like me, Izzy! I’m bundled in a sweatshirt and fleece pants, even though it’s in the 60s right now. I’m so glad it’s soup season! This sounds so flavorful! I’ve never had a cauliflower soup before, so I can only imagine how delicious this must taste. Love the addition of chickpeas, too!
Haha, fleece pants sound so comfortable!! I am freezing cold anytime it falls below 70, lol! Thanks, Gayle š
YAY for soup season and all things warm and cozy! Like this stuuuuuunner of a soup for instance?? I’ve been wanting to try cauli soup and I think those crispy chickpeas on top just convinced me. š
Thank you!! I think that crispy chickpeas could almost convince me to eat anything, haha š
Hooray, Izzy! Finally, some much needed heat relief! Sounds like you had a little party with this soup and Cheeto…. My kind of party! š I’m with ya on getting to know soup. I used to think it was just boring. No more! There’s so much deliciousness in a bowl of soup, hearty packed with flavor. I’ll take it! Love the curry powder addition and the color is gorgeous! (PS – I don’t see how to prep the chickpeas). Thank you for this my dear!
Very much needed!! It was a little warm today but not nearly has warm as it had been. There really are like 1,000 ways you can make soup! I’m glad we both grew out of our soup hating phase š Eek, thanks so much for alerting me to the chickpea prep, it is now added!!
Send the cold my way please! It is still warm and sunny here and I’ve had enough. And this soup + Sex and the City + a purring Cheeto sounds like ultimate comfort. I’ll take one of each, at the same time! But I promise to give Cheeto back afterwards. š
Oh no! It was a little warmer here today but I’m hoping the weather doesn’t make a habit of it! Haha, Cheeto would love to be your cuddle buddy š