Calm Eats: Cook Up Golden Cauliflower Soup with Bacon this Winter

Recipe & Photos by Daniela Modesto

This warming golden cauliflower soup with bacon recipe is the perfect comfort food to cook up during the winter season. Bonus: you can omit the bacon if you want it to be vegan.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 40 minutes

Total time: 45 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• • 1 slab thick bacon, chopped

• • 1 leek, sliced (white parts only)

• • 1 head cauliflower, stems removed and cut into florets

• • 1 small potato, peeled and cut into cubes

• • 2 tsp ground turmeric

• • 1-inch knob fresh ginger, minced

• • ½ tsp ground coriander

• • ½ tsp ground cumin

• • 1 quart chicken or vegetable broth

• • 1 can full fat coconut milk

• • ½ tsp salt

• • ¼ tsp pepper

• • Italian parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat soup pot on medium heat. Add bacon and cook for 5 minutes until crispy. (If vegan, skip this step and use 1 Tbsp oil of your choice and move on to next step.) Remove bacon when cooked and lay on paper towel-lined plate.

1. 1. In same pan, add sliced leek and a good pinch of salt. Cook until leek has softened – about 5 minutes. Note: if you need additional oil, you can always add a bit more.

1. 1. Add cauliflower florets and potato and mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.

1. 1. Add spices, ginger, salt and pepper and toss to cook for 30 seconds to let spices release their flavor. Add broth and coconut milk and bring to a boil.

1. 1. Reduce heat and let soup simmer for 25 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender.

1. 1. Next, carefully add the vegetables to the blender, reserving the liquid and adding a bit at a time as you blend, until you reach desired creaminess. Adjust seasonings if you need more salt.

1. 1. Top with bacon and freshly chopped parsley.