In the Kitchen: Creamy Cauliflower Detox Soup

One resolution on my list this year is to eat meals that make me feel my best.  A book that has been crucial in this change is called “Go With Your Gut” by Robyn Youkilis.  Robyn provides delicious, healthy recipes but also information about diet that I have never heard before.  I really enjoy this book and the recipes she creates, so I wanted to share one with you with a little twist!

This creamy cauliflower soup is not only gluten & dairy free, but good for you and good for your gut!  If you are looking to get back on track with your diet after a crazy holiday season, this soup will fill you up and keep you warm inside!  To read more about this recipe, visit Robyn’s blog here.

What you need:

• – 3/4 cup unsalted raw cashews
• – 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• – 1 large onion, chopped
• – 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• – 5 cups chopped cauliflower (can also use tomatoes or broccoli)
• – 3 to 4 cups water (enough to cover vegetables)
• – 2-3 teaspoons sea salt
• – ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• – 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• – 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• – 1 teaspoon turmeric

1. – Set cashews to soak in a bowl of water from 5 to 20 minutes then rinse and drain. 20 minutes is best but 5 minutes works too!
2. – In a large pot, warm the oil over medium heat.
3. – Sauté the onion and garlic until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
4. – Add the cauliflower, enough water to cover, the sea salt, and pepper. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and soft.
5. – Transfer the soup to a blender, working in batches if necessary. Add the cashews.
6. – Blend until smooth.
7. – To add extra flavor to this recipe, I added the turmeric, chili powder and curry powder.
8. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.

With the spices added to this creamy soup, the aromas in my kitchen were amazing!  I loved the little bit of heat that the spices added, I think it made this simple soup extra special.

I’ve never tried a soup with a cashew nut base, but I really enjoy it!  It makes this soup creamy but not too heavy.  I also loved the flavor of the cauliflower mixed in!

So far my resolution is still going strong, and I’m so excited to have this soup as a staple in my kitchen!  I hope you are inspired to try this soup and experiment with new dishes as well!

Enjoy!

Photos courtesy of Jenny Poe