When dinner's on the mind, there's nothing better than a soup that can be put together in the slow cooker. The machine then does all the work! This slow cooker cauliflower curry soup is a deliciously spiced recipe that will be so welcome when made during the coldest months of winter! Make it once and you'll be making it over and over!
2tablespoonsred curry paste (I prefer Thai Kitchen brand)
1bunchcilantro stems (reserve the leaves for garnish)
1serrano pepper
2teaspoonskosher salt
2teaspoonsturmeric
1tablespoongrated fresh ginger
3tablespoonsalmond flour
2smashed lemongrass stalks
1canno-salt-added chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1mediumoniondiced
1headcauliflowercut into florets (about 4 cups florets)
4cupschicken or vegetable stock
114-ounce canwhole fat coconut milk
2cupsfrozen peas
1cupbasmati rice (basmati optional)
2cupswater
1teaspoonsaffron threads (optional)
Instructions
In a food processor, combine 1 tablespoon oil, garlic cloves, red curry paste, cilantro stems, serrano pepper, salt, turmeric, and ginger. Pulse until combined, smooth, and like a paste.
2 tablespoons vegetable or grapeseed oil, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons red curry paste (I prefer Thai Kitchen brand), 1 bunch cilantro stems (reserve the leaves for garnish), 1 serrano pepper, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons turmeric, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Heat a small skillet on medium heat and pour in prepared curry paste mixture. Add remaining tablespoon oil. Heat until the mixture begins to cook and darkens slightly, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add to a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
2 tablespoons vegetable or grapeseed oil
Add almond flour, smashed lemongrass, chickpeas, onion, cauliflower florets and stem, and stock. Cover with lid and cook on low 6-8 hours.
3 tablespoons almond flour, 2 smashed lemongrass stalks, 1 can no-salt-added chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 1 medium onion, 1 head cauliflower, 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
Before serving prepare rice. Heat up water with saffron threads. Once boiling, add rice and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 15-20 minutes.
1 cup basmati rice (basmati optional), 1 teaspoon saffron threads (optional), 2 cups water
Once the curry is finished cooking, add frozen peas and coconut milk. Stir to dissolve milk solids. Remove lemongrass.