Thai · soup

Curried Cauliflower Soup

Curried Cauliflower Soup reads richness 5.4, umami 4.5 and salinity 4.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Thai soup, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 5.0 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 4.0 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 3.5 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 2.2 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 6.3 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 3.8 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Richness 5.4 · Umami 4.5 · Salinity 4.1 · Sweetness 3.4 · Sourness 3.4 · Warm Spice 3.2 · Nutty 3.0 · Allium 2.7 · Heat 2.1 · Earthy 2.0 · Floral 1.8 · Fruity 1.8 · Funk & Ferment 1.2 · Bitterness 1.1 · Herbaceous 0.9 · Citrus 0.5

What's in it (9)

• 2 Tablespoons Oil
• 2 whole Medium White Onions, Large Dice
• 1-1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 5 cups Cauliflower Florets
• 14-7/8 ounces, fluid Fire Roasted Tomatoes
• 2 Tablespoons Red Thai Curry Paste
• 5 cups Vegetable Stock
• 1 cup Coconut Milk
• 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar

Time & effort: about 40 min (15 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 45.6 kcal, 1.4 g protein, 2.9 g fat, 3.8 g carbs

Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (4 steps)

1. In a 1-gallon soup pot, heat oil over a low medium flame. Add onion and salt. Sweat until onion softens to a buttery texture, about 7 minutes.
2. Add cauliflower and roasted tomatoes, saute over medium flame for 5 minutes. Add curry paste and saute until fragrant for about 1-3 minutes.
3. Add stock and raise heat to bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and allow to cook partially covered for 25 minutes.
4. Puree soup in a blender with coconut milk until very smooth. Return soup to the pot to reheat. Stir in rice vinegar, and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.

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