Healing Turmeric Vegetable Soup with Cauliflower, Carrots & Celery

Healing Turmeric Vegetable Soup with Cauliflower, Carrots & Celery

🕒 Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Cook: 30–35 minutes

• Serves: 4–6

🥕 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)

• 1½ teaspoons ground turmeric (or 1 tablespoon freshly grated turmeric)

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (enhances turmeric absorption)

• 3 medium carrots, sliced

• 3 celery stalks, sliced

• 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets

• 6 cups vegetable broth (low sodium preferred)

• 1 cup canned coconut milk (optional, for creaminess)

• 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)

• 1–2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)

• Juice of ½ lemon

Optional Add-Ins

• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (for heat)

• 1 cup cooked lentils or chickpeas (for protein)

• Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

🍲 Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics
   In a large pot over medium heat, warm the oil. Add onion and cook 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute.

2. Bloom the spices
   Add turmeric, cumin, and black pepper. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to release flavor.

3. Add vegetables
   Stir in carrots, celery, and cauliflower. Cook 3–4 minutes to lightly soften.

4. Simmer
   Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

5. Finish
   Stir in coconut milk (if using), salt, and greens. Simmer 2–3 more minutes until greens wilt. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning.

6. Serve
   Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve warm.

🌿 Why It’s “Healing”

• Turmeric + black pepper: Anti-inflammatory properties

• Ginger & garlic: Immune-supportive

• Cauliflower & carrots: Rich in antioxidants and fiber

• Celery: Hydrating and mineral-rich