cauliflower & rice soup / curry-coconut broth / simple salad

cauliflower & rice soup / curry-coconut broth / simple salad

Contents of your meal kit:

cauliflower
coconut oil
onion
basmati rice
spiced coconut milk
red pepper flakes
cilantro
lime
white balsamic vinaigrette
mixed greens

Cookware needed: medium to large saucepan or stockpot with lid, salad bowl

Finishing steps:

  1. Roughly chop cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Measure water as directed in notes below.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a saucepan over med-high heat. When oil is hot, add onion, cauliflower, and rice and season with salt & pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the rice is golden brown and toasted, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add spiced coconut milk, water and a pinch of red pepper flakes to taste. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. When boiling, reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook until the cauliflower is tender about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, roughly chop the cilantro. Set aside.
  5. When the cauliflower is tender, squeeze lime juice into the soup, add HALF of the cilantro and stir to combine. Give it a taste, and add additional salt & pepper if needed. (See notes for an optional step.)
  6. Pour vinaigrette base into the bottom of your salad bowl and add an equal amount of olive oil. Whisk or mix with a fork to combine.   If this looks like too much dressing, remove some before adding the greens. Toss gently and season with salt & pepper to taste.
  7. Divide soup between bowls and top with remaining cilantro. Enjoy salad on the side.

Notes:

  • When recipe calls for water use the following: 2 cups for 2 portion, 4 cups for 4 portion, and 6 cups for 6 portion.
  • Like your soup on the creamier side? Try pureeing ¼ of the soup in a blender, then add it back to the pot.
  • In this recipe, we add acid (like citrus, or vinegar) before seasoning with salt to brighten flavors – reducing the amount of salt needed.