Creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup

Some many new dishes to make from Cauliflower out there but sometimes it's nice to just make a soup.  I like the curry/coconut milk/lime combo in this one.

Creamy Curried Cauliflower Soup

Serves 4 to 6

Vegan For Everybody - America's Test Kitchen

1            head cauliflower

1/4         cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving

1            leek, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced thin and washed thoroughly

1            small onion, halved and sliced thin

              salt

1 and 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

1            tablespoon curry power

4 and 1/2 cups water

1/2         cup canned coconut milk

1            tablespoon lime juice

2            scallions, sliced thin on bias

Pull off outer leaves of cauliflower and trim stem.  Using paring knife, cut around core to remove; slice core thin and reserve.  Cut heaping 1 cup of 1/2 inch florets from head of cauliflower; set aside.  Cut remaining cauliflower crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium-low heat until shimmering.  Add leak, onion, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring often, until leak and onion are softened but not browned, about 7 minutes.  Stir in ginger and curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.  Stir in water, sliced core and half of sliced cauliflower.  Increase heat to medium-high and bring to simmer.  Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in 8-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering.  Add reserved florets and cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes, transfer to bowl and season with salt to taste.

Working in batches, process soup in blender until smooth, about 45 seconds.  Return pureed soup to clean pot and bring to brief simmer over medium heat. Off heat, stir in coconut milk and lime juice and season with salt to taste.   Serve, sprinkling  individual bowls with browned florets and scallions and drizzling with extra oil.