Ingredients

  • *2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • *1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
  • *4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • *1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cauliflower
  • *2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cubed (1 inch cubes)
  • *1 tablespoon curry powder
  • *2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • *1 cup water, plus more if needed
  • *15-ounce can pumpkin puree
  • *3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
  • *salt and ground black pepper
  • *chopped fresh mint or cilantro

Method

  • Heat the oil In a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cauliflower, apple and curry powder. Cook, stirring constantly, until the curry powder is fragrant, about 3 minutes. Increase the heat to high, add the stock and 1 cup of water.
  • Once the liquid boils, reduce the heat to medium-low, partially cover the pan, then let the soup cook until the cauliflower and apple are very tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let cool slightly. Stir in the pumpkin and peanut butter. Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth, about 1 minute. The texture should be like heavy whipping cream. If the soup is too thick, whisk in a bit of water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide between 4 serving bowls and top with mint or cilantro.