Weekend Warm-Up: Spicy Green Cauliflower Soup

The weekend has arrived — and with it, the last of our freshly harvested vegetables from the past week. Instead of letting them linger in the fridge, we turned them into something comforting, bold, and nourishing: a creamy, spicy green cauliflower soup with chickpeas.

This soup is full of flavour, beautifully green, and wonderfully filling. It’s a perfect way to enjoy the harvest and warm up after a summer day — or store it in portions for the week ahead.

Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

• 2 green cauliflowers, cut into florets

• 2 onions, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 5 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped

• 1 tsp curry powder

• 1 tsp sweet paprika powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika powder

• Pepper to taste

• 3–4 litres vegetable stock

• 1 can of brown chickpeas (rinsed and drained)

• Optional: coconut milk or soy cream for extra creaminess

• Optional garnish: fresh parsley, coriander, and/or crunchy croutons

Preparation

1. Heat a splash of oil in a large soup pot (4L).

2. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and translucent.

3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.

4. Add the chopped potatoes and sauté for 2–3 minutes.

5. Sprinkle in the curry powder, paprika, and smoked paprika (save the pepper for later). Stir well to coat the veggies with spice.

6. Add the cauliflower florets and pour in the vegetable stock until everything is just covered.

7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.

8. Use an immersion blender (or transfer to a stand blender in batches) to blend the soup until silky smooth.

9. Stir in the chickpeas and season with pepper to taste.

10. For a creamier texture, add a splash of coconut milk or soy cream and warm through.

Serving Tip

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or coriander — and maybe a handful of croutons for crunch. This spicy green cauliflower soup is a comforting bowl of harvest goodness — warm, filling, and perfect for batch cooking or sharing with friends. Enjoy!