Quick, easy and delicious, this healthy cauliflower soup with carrot, cumin and lentils is the perfect match for spring, with its fresh and zesty flavours.
This super delicious and healthy cauliflower soup came about from my Mother's Day present from my hubby last year. You see, as a surprise my lovely hubby left the 3-year-old and I to snuggle, while he took our rambunctious 1-year-old to the farmers market at 7am to keep the house nice and quiet. He returned victorious with 3 heads of cauliflower and 3 bunches of carrots. There were lots of other goodies as well, of course, but the carrots and cauliflower are what stand out (perhaps because of the sheer volume??). And no, he has no idea why he got so much either! Don't worry, I have it covered 🙂
Even though spring is here (sorry to those of you still experiencing the wild weather), I still find myself wanting to indulge in some good soup. You would think with the heat on the rise it would be all salads and grills at our place, but I find I tend to still have really intense cravings for soup, leftovers from a childhood in Ireland perhaps? OR, I just really like soup 🙂
To make this healthy cauliflower soup more 'springy' I have completely lightened it by adding lots of coconut and zesty lime flavours, making it totally workable on those hotter days! It is great eaten straight away with some homemade bread rolls, or packed into some little mason jars and popped into the fridge for a transportable lunch during the week.
How about you, do you still crave soup even when the weather is heating up (or am I just weird)? I would love to hear from you, so be sure to leave a comment if you give this healthy cauliflower soup with carrot and cumin a try!!
If you are in need of some more recipes using lentils then you should check these out:
- Cold Lentil Salad from The Healthy Home Cook;
- Sheet Pan Salmon, Lentils and Asparagus from My Kitchen Love;
- Summer Lentil Salad from Five Heart Home.
Recipe
Healthy Cauliflower Soup with Carrot Cumin and Lentils
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil of choice I used coconut oil
- 1 small brown onion diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 4 carrots diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoon fresh coriander chopped
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 1 head cauliflower chopped into small florets
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed well
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 lime juiced and zested for the soup
- 1 lime juiced and zested for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
- lime wedges and cilantro to serve
Instructions
- Heat cooking oil in a large saucepan over med-high heat. Once hot, pop in the onions, celery and carrots and sauté the veggies until the onions are translucent, about 5 mins
- Add in the garlic, ginger, cumin and cilantro and stir fry for another 2 minutes
- Add in the stock, cauliflower and lentils. Bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked
- Add in the coconut milk, and the juice and zest of one lime. Give it a stir and season to taste. Bring to a simmer again. Once simmering remove from the heat
- Serve hot with lime wedges, a squeeze of lime juice on top and some freshly chopped cilantro
Nutrition
Kimberly Baxter says
This soup looks delicious. Perfect for cold nights here.
Rick says
WHEN DOES THE CAULIFLOWER GO IN? IT'S THE MISSING INGREDIENT IN THE INSTRUCTIONS. SAME TIME AS THE LENTILS?
Donna1 says
So sorry about that Rick, I have been updating a few things and must have missed that one. The cauliflower goes in at the same time as the onions etc - I have updated the instructions to reflect this. Thanks for pointing it out 🙂
Manju | Cooking Curries says
That just looks so very delicious!!
Donna1 says
Thanks Manju 🙂
Michelle Blackwood says
Lots of flavor in this delicious soup, the coconut milk adds the perfect creaminess!
Donna1 says
It does indeed Michelle 🙂
Molly Kumar says
Love soups and love cauliflower, so I guess this will become my new favorite as soon as I make them 🙂 Looks yummm!
Donna1 says
Hope it does 🙂
Uma Srinivas says
Looks flavorful and sounds very interesting. I like to have a bowl of soup in night time 🙂 this I will be in my list now 🙂
Donna1 says
Yay 🙂
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
This looks and sounds wonderful!! So many great flavors in one bowl...I could go for a bowl of this anytime!
Donna1 says
Thanks Anjali 🙂
Mel@avirtualvegan.com says
What a gorgeous looking soup and so much wonderful flavour is packed in there. I eat soup all year round so this recipe is perfect!
Donna1 says
There is definitely a lot of flavour 🙂
Kelly @ TastingPage says
So many great flavors - coconut, lime, cauliflower and lentils. That's quite the happy bowl!
Donna1 says
It is indeed 🙂
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
This sounds so good! I love the veggies you pack in and lentils are one of my favorites! I'd devour this in an instant!
Donna1 says
Huge lentil fans over here too, so good!
Hedi says
All my favourite ingredients, sounds amazing!
Donna1 says
Thanks Hedi 🙂
Jenn says
I eat soup all year round. It's seriously my favorite meal - and it doesn't matter what kind - all soups! I love that your hubby went to the farmer's market and brought back veggies for you - and delicious ones at that! Nice work! This soup look fab!
Donna1 says
Oh I know, it was very sweet - he knows me well 🙂 Oh me too - I am definitely a soup all year kinda girl!
Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen says
Mmm! This sounds so flavourful and delicious 🙂
Donna1 says
Thanks Aimee 🙂