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    Home » Recipe Course » Soups

    Vegan Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup

    September 7, 2022 . By Meeta Arora . 78 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Instant Pot Turmeric Cauliflower Soup

    A healthy and healing Turmeric Cauliflower Soup made in the Instant Pot. This vegan & gluten free soup is so easy to make, and the result is creamy, satisfying goodness you will not want to stop eating! 

    Turmeric Cauliflower Soup made in the instant pot in 2 serving bowls garnished with red chili flakes and parsley

    Fall is almost here and I am so looking forward to having more soups. There is so much eating out in the summer, that I want to just cozy up and enjoy healthy creamy soups all through Fall and Winter!

    Cauliflower is perfect to make creamy soups, similar to potato. I also add cashews to make this soup even creamier. If you want to add more veggies in your diet, this is a perfect soup for you. Enjoy with a toasty crusty bread on the side!

    This vegetarian soup is so easy and quick to make in the instant pot. Come home after work, just add in the ingredients and let the instant pot make the soup, while you do other chores. This is one of the best Instant Pot Cauliflower recipe. Of course, the other awesome recipe is Indian Aloo Gobi 😉

    I made this soup multiple times to shoot before posting, so I had some leftovers the next day. And guess what, I used the leftover soup as Vegan Alfredo Sauce for pasta, and it was so perfect. You have to give it a try!

    Here is another vegan soup made in the instant pot that you will enjoy - Thai Butternut Squash Soup. Check out this collection of 17 Instant Pot Vegetarian Soup recipes for more delicious soups!

    How to make Cauliflower Soup in Instant Pot?

    The process to make this Cauliflower soup is very straightforward. Heat the instant pot and sauté onions and garlic in some oil. Garlic adds an awesome flavor to the soup.

    Then add the rest of the ingredients - cauliflower, cashews, turmeric, cinnamon, salt and vegetable broth.

    Pressure cook and then puree the soup using an immersion blender or a blender such as Vitamix. I prefer the immersion blender so I don't have to transfer to another blender. I am also lazy to have to wash more things.

    What spices to add to Cauliflower Soup?

    You will notice that I don't add too many spices to this soup. Yes, you dont need to overwhelm your taste buds. A few basic spices and some lemon juice at the end is enough to make this your favorite healthy soup.

    You can add more turmeric if you like, however less is more in case of turmeric. I have been making curries for a long time, and even though turmeric is an essential spice, it is added in very less quantity.

    Oil and Onions in the instant pot to make Turmeric Cauliflower Soup
    Onions, Cauliflower, Cashews and Spices cooked in Instant Pot to make Turmeric Cauliflower Soup
    Onions, Cauliflower, Cashews and Spices in Instant Pot to make Turmeric Cauliflower Soup
    Pureed Onions, Cauliflower, Cashews and Spices in Instant Pot to make Turmeric Cauliflower Soup

    Garnish with parsley and red chili flakes. These are optional, but we love the slight spice from the chili flakes. Oh...and dont forget the lemon juice. It is the most important ingredient to elevate the flavor of this soup!

    Cooked & pureed Turmeric Cauliflower Soup made in the instant pot garnished with red chili flakes and parsley

    Check out 10+ Easy Indian Soup Recipes.

    Let me tell why want to make this Instant Pot Turmeric Cauliflower Soup right away:

    √ It is healthy and easy to make.

    √ Vegan & Gluten free.

    √ Anti-inflammatory healing benefits from turmeric.

    √ Packed with flavor.....soooo tasty

    √ Get done in one pot – no need to cook or blend separately.

    √ Less than 30 minutes to make

    √ Perfect for busy weeknights!

    Turmeric Cauliflower Soup made in the instant pot in 2 serving bowls garnished with red chili flakes and parsley

    Try other soups made in the Instant Pot:

    • Vegan Roasted Red Pepper & Carrot Soup
    • Vegan Hearty Brown Lentil Soup
    • Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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    Turmeric Cauliflower Soup made in the instant pot in 2 serving bowls garnished with red chili flakes and parsley

    Vegan Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup

    Meeta Arora
    Vegan Cauliflower Soup made in the Instant Pot in less than 30 minutes. Packed with healing ingredients like turmeric, cauliflower and cashews, it is so creamy and full of flavor. 
    4.77 from 135 votes
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    Servings: 4
    Calories: 183
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten-free, Vegan
    Method: Blender/Food Processor, Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 25 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • ¾ cup Onion diced
    • 4 cloves Garlic minced
    • 1 head Cauliflower about 5 cups or 1.6lbs, cut into 2 inch florets
    • ½ cup Cashews raw
    • 3 cups Vegetable broth or water
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (optional)

    Spices

    • ½ teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste

    To garnish

    • Parsley
    • Red Chili flakes (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    • Start the instant pot in Saute mode and heat oil in it. Add diced onions and garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes. 
    • Add cauliflower, cashews, turmeric, cinnamon, broth and salt. Stir it all up. Press Cancel and close lid with vent in sealing position.  
    • Change the instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for for 3 mins. 
    • After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes then release the pressure manually. 
    • Add the lemon juice. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup to a creamy texture. You can also transfer to a blender such as Vitamix to blend the soup. Be careful while blending to avoid hot splatters. 
    • Top with parsley and some chili flakes (optional). Enjoy with toasted bread! 

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    Notes

    Nuts: I used cashews to make this soup creamy. Other nuts such as almonds or macadamia or a combination could work too.
    Nut-free variation: Top make this soup nut-free, add full-fat coconut milk to make it creamy. 
    Leftover ideas: Use leftovers as a Vegan creamy Alfredo sauce for pasta, it tastes heavenly. 
    Created: This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 Multi-use Pressure Cooker.

    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1333mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 375IUVitamin C: 73.9mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1.9mg
    Keyword instant pot cauliflower soup, vegan cauliflower soup
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    1. Debra says

      December 19, 2022 at 6:31 pm

      First time making and I must say how delicious it is! Creamy and healthy!

      Reply
      • Piping Pot Curry says

        January 02, 2023 at 11:52 am

        Hi Debra - So good to hear that 🙂

        Reply
    2. Marlena says

      December 16, 2022 at 12:30 pm

      Used my Vitamix to blend. It is unbelievably creamy, flavourful and easy peasy. Used 3 teaspoons Knorr chicken bouillon powder with the 3 cups (boiling) water instead of salt. To me, the art of cooking is the seeking of Flavour. Brava! This recipe is absolutely delicious. Now I want to try more of your recipes. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        January 04, 2023 at 11:32 am

        Glad you enjoyed the soup, Marlene!

        Reply
    3. Carolyn Moorman says

      November 27, 2022 at 7:58 am

      This recipe is perfect just as it is written. I made tweaks based on my intense love of abundant spices. I increased most of the spices. I added nutritional yeast. I will make this recipe over and over! Thank you to pipingpotcurry.com!

      Reply
      • Piping Pot Curry says

        November 28, 2022 at 8:31 am

        So happy to hear that, Carolyn! I appreciate your review.

        Reply
    4. Jodi says

      October 30, 2022 at 7:33 am

      The soup has good flavor but disappointed that the cashews were still in whole pieces ( I did soak them in hot water for 1/2 hour before using them) when it was done. I did use the immersion blender but it was hard to find all of the cashew pieces.

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      • Meeta Arora says

        November 02, 2022 at 2:30 pm

        Hi Jodi - I would suggest to use a blender if your immersion blender was not able to grind the cashews to a smooth texture. I know it will be a little extra work with transferring and cleaning, but maybe worth it. Glad you liked the soup!

        Reply
      • Ellen Mulle’ says

        December 29, 2022 at 1:17 pm

        I put cashews in blender 1st with water/broth for 2 minutes on high using my normal blender. Works great.

        Reply
    5. Joanne says

      August 08, 2022 at 3:53 pm

      I was excited to find this recipe since I had cauliflower I wanted to use up. I cook at all kinds of strange times in the evening and night (night owl with insomnia). So, last night I put everything in to my Instant Pot. I forgot that I had run out of lemon juice. I only had lime juice and I wasn’t prepared to risk ruining the soup. I was, however, able to put the soup through my blender this morning as it was cold. I added coconut milk instead of cashews. It wasn’t as thick as I had hoped it would be. I was a little disappointed though as I found the taste to be a bit flat (hence where the lemon juice makes a difference). I added salt, pepper, chives and shredded Tex-Mex shredded cheese. It helped. I will try this recipe again when I have lemon juice in the house.

      Reply
      • Laura says

        December 18, 2022 at 6:39 am

        It's not fair to rate a recipe less than 5 stars if you haven't made it the way the recipe instructs, because it's no longer the same recipe if you change it.

        Reply
    6. Jane says

      July 01, 2022 at 11:32 pm

      Had a alrage cauliflower sitting there and getting less fresh. This recipe turned it into a wonderful soup. We loved it. Will definitely make again.

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        July 05, 2022 at 9:34 am

        Hi Jane - Happy to hear you all enjoyed the soup!

        Reply
    7. Helen says

      February 12, 2022 at 5:37 am

      "Mom, this one's a keeper!" I love to hear this from my family! Wonderfully easy recipe with lots of flavour! I used a can of coconut milk instead of the cashews, and I used a chicken stock instead of vegetable. I didn't get a chance to get the parsley before people started serving themselves out of the instant pot! I am definitely going to add this recipe to my regular rotation of soups. It’s such an easy way to get them to eat cauliflower!

      Reply
      • Meeta Arora says

        February 12, 2022 at 9:19 pm

        Hi Helen - So happy to hear the whole family enjoyed the soup. Thank you for sharing back your review!

        Reply
    8. Sona Shah says

      January 05, 2022 at 11:59 am

      Amazing soup!!!!

      Reply
      • Piping Pot Curry says

        January 05, 2022 at 3:30 pm

        Hi - So happy to hear that. Thank you for sharing back 🙂

        Reply
    9. Jyoti Shah says

      January 03, 2022 at 7:21 pm

      Great and easy recipe! So delicious! Perfect for a cold snowy day, and healthy!

      Reply
      • Piping Pot Curry says

        January 05, 2022 at 3:29 pm

        Hi - So happy to hear that. Thank you for sharing back 🙂

        Reply
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