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!
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.
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!
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!
Try other soups made in the Instant Pot:
Vegan Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup
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)
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!
Notes
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
Heather says
This is so delicious! I followed the recipe completely, even though I skeptical of the cinnamon. Maybe a little extra garlic. Also added red pepper flakes before blending the whole thing. And added the optional lemon juice. Just amazing and I will be making this again all winter!
Meeta Arora says
Hi Heather - So happy to hear you enjoyed the soup!
Lori E says
Do you use raw cashews in this recipe?
Meeta Arora says
Hi Lori - Yes, I used raw cashews for this soup. Hope you enjoy it!
Kim says
Tried this today and it’s a winner. I had a few small red potatoes laying around so added them, which made it thicker so had to add an additional cup of stock, but the flavor is out of this world and its so quick and easy. A*
Meeta Arora says
Hi Kim - So glad to hear you enjoyed the soup!
Lucy Chapa says
My family loved this soup. I have made it with cashews and pecans and added a zucchini. Thank you so much for this delicious and healthy recipe.
Piping Pot Curry says
Hi- So good to hear that. Thank you for sharing it back 🙂
Laura Michele says
This soup is just lovely. It has a pretty lemon color, a thick, creamy texture and a beautifully fragrant aroma. My vegan daughter said, "Great soup, mom!" and my meat-loving son said, "Mom, this is the best soup you ever made!" He "called" the left-overs for lunch tomorrow. 🙂
Piping Pot Curry says
Hi - So good to hear that. Thank you for sharing it 🙂
Mary says
Can you freeze this soup?
Meeta Arora says
Hi Mary - I think this soup will freeze really well. Let it cool completely and store in small portioned airtight containers for up to 2-3 months in the freezer.
Rachel says
Hello! What is the serving size on the nutritional information? Thank you so much!
Meeta Arora says
Hi Rachel - It is about 1 1/4 cup per serving. Hope you enjoy the soup!
Lucia chapa says
Thank you for the recipe. I sub the cashews for pecans and added almond milk. I really liked it!
Meeta Arora says
Hi Lucia - Glad to hear you enjoyed the soup!
Deanna says
Made this for the family and they liked it. I am fasting, but, I can attest the smell was delicious and a plus on how easy it was. Thank you for sharing your gifts.
Meeta Arora says
Hi Deanna - Glad to hear your family enjoyed the soup!
Sarah says
I have cauliflower rice in the freezer, do you think that would work well with this recipe?
Meeta Arora says
Hi Sarah - I think cauliflower rice would work well in this recipe. Hope you enjoy the soup!