Cauliflower is one of those cruciferous vegetables that's constantly working behind the scenes for your gut, and here it's blended into something silky and warming with a good hit of turmeric on top. Turmeric's curcumin is famous for its anti-inflammatory reputation, and pairing it with a little fat from the coconut milk actually helps your body use it. Comfort food that's also doing you favors.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot and saute onion and garlic until soft.
- Add turmeric and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cauliflower and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes until tender.
- Blend until smooth, stir in coconut milk, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 170 |
| Total fat | 12g |
| Total carbohydrates | 13g |
| Dietary fiber | 4g |
| Protein | 4g |
| Sodium | 510mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Cauliflower contains glucosinolates and fermentable fiber that support beneficial gut bacteria and are linked to reduced intestinal inflammation. Turmeric's active compound, curcumin, has been shown to help regulate gut permeability and calm inflammatory pathways in the digestive tract, an effect that's enhanced when paired with fat, like the coconut milk in this soup.
A blended soup that's basically an anti-inflammatory hug in a bowl. If soup season has you covered, Celery Mushroom Soup is worth keeping in rotation too, and ginger makes a great anti-inflammatory partner for turmeric.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
