Whether you are going for a warm, comfort soup, or a fresh summer soup, this is a great starting point. Don’t be turned off by the idea of a bowl of cauliflower! It has such a mild flavor that you can easily add any seasoning to adjust it to your liking!
Cauliflower, onion, and a dab of butter make the base a rich, filling start. And adding in fresh coconut milk brings in a silky creamy texture with a dose of easily-digested, healthy fats. Finish it off with spicy nutmeg for a winter treat, go for a sprinkle of refreshing dill in the summer; or add in exotic curry powder for a unique taste sensation.
What you’ll need…
Cauliflower-Coconut Soup
2 shallots (or small onions)
1 head cauliflower (about 1 Lb)
1 1/2 Tbs butter
2-3 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar (or to taste)
1-2 cups water (or stock)
1 1/2 cup coconut milk (home made if possible!)
salt, pepper to taste
Favorite seasoning (nutmeg, dill, or curry are all good!)
1. Finely dice shallots, and cut cauliflower into small bits
2. Use butter to saute onions, till translucent, then add cauliflower and Apple Cider Vinegar
Saute to a golden brown
3. Add half the water (or as needed) to cook the cauliflower until tender. Add remaining water and simmer about 10 minutes.
Soften with water, adding more or less depending how thick you want your soup
4. Turn off heat, and let cool slightly.
5. Add coconut milk, salt, and pepper
Make it creamy with coconut milk
6. Put in food processor or blender, and blend until smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. If your blender is a little weak, you may want to strain the mixture after blending; or leave the chunks in there for texture!
7. Season as desired with favorite herbs or spices!
Seasoned with dill and thyme
Oh, I love ALL THINGS coconut! What a unique idea!! But I wonder if one could substitute coconut water in place of the coconut milk? I know that would reduce the creamy effect a lot and the full flavor, too…but coconut milk is so high in fat. (And I’m trying to stick to a low fat diet). I just wonder if it would work. But anyway, I plan to save this recipe–gotta try it sometime, low fat or not! Ha!
Well get ready for coconut recipes!
Since we have an abundance of them in our yard and the island in general, we’ve been playing around a lot with them 
If you’re watching the fat – you could either buy the reduced-fat coconut milks (we used So Delicious brand back in Ohio) but it does have extra things added to make it thicker, etc. I would think you could use coconut water, too — it’d be a little thinner, and a little sweeter. And maybe put in a teaspoon of unrefined, cold-pressed coconut oil for a little bit of healthy fats and a little more coconut flavor if you like!
Sounds goof!! I can smell the cauliflower and coconut already!
It’s a delicious combo!