🥥 Creamy Coconut Lentil–Cauliflower Soup
The Art of Nourishing Decadence
This soup is a beautiful example of how nourishing food does not need to be complicated to be deeply satisfying. Everything goes into one pot, the flavours deepen slowly over time, and the result is a rich, comforting soup that feels both grounding and generous.
This is the kind of recipe you make when you want real nourishment without fuss. It is bold, warming, and forgiving. Perfect for beginners, busy days, and anyone who wants food that supports the body and the nervous system.
Done is better than perfect, especially in the kitchen.
🛒 Ingredients
Serves 4 to 6
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6 cups vegetable broth
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1 medium onion, sliced or diced
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1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
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1 medium cauliflower, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
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2 tablespoons curry powder
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1 to 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
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1 to 2 tablespoons garlic powder (to taste)
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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¾ to 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt, plus more to taste
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½ to ¾ cup full-fat canned coconut milk
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2 large handfuls baby spinach (optional)
Optional garnish: fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime
🍲 Instructions
Dump and Simmer Method
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Pour the vegetable broth into a large pot and place it on the stove over medium heat.
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Add the onion, red lentils, cauliflower, sweet potato, curry powder, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
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Bring everything to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
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Cover the pot and let the soup simmer gently for 60 to 75 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Once the vegetables are very tender and the lentils have broken down, stir in the coconut milk.
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Simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes.
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Add the spinach if using and allow it to wilt.
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Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
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Serve warm.
This soup continues to deepen in flavour as it sits and tastes even better the next day.
🌿 Nutrition and Nervous System Commentary
Red lentils
Red lentils are easy to digest, rich in plant protein, and provide steady energy without spikes. When simmered slowly, they become creamy and grounding, which supports both blood sugar balance and nervous system regulation.
Cauliflower and sweet potato
This combination offers fibre, antioxidants, and natural sweetness. Sweet potato adds comfort and satiety, while cauliflower provides bulk and micronutrients without heaviness.
Spices
Curry powder, cumin, garlic, and black pepper bring warmth and depth. Spices are not just for flavour. They support digestion, circulation, and satisfaction, which is especially important in plant-based cooking where flavour does not come from meat.
Coconut milk
Added at the end, coconut milk brings richness and a sense of softness. Fat supports satiety and helps the body feel nourished and calm rather than deprived.
Why this soup is regulating
This recipe removes urgency from cooking. One pot. No constant stirring. Long, gentle simmering. When the process feels calm, the body responds accordingly. Nourishment is not just about nutrients, but about how the food is prepared and experienced.
