Lunche for 6
Curried Cauliflower Apple Soup
$8.80for 455 minServes 6
Cauliflower and apple simmer with curry spices and broth, then blend with cream for a smooth, lightly sweet soup.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price | |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price | |
| Cauliflower$3.29 each typical | 1.75 | $5.48Typical price | |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.34Typical price | |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price | |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.61Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.20 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetLunchesCold-weather comfortFallWinter
$2.20 per serving$8.80 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 1/2 lb cauliflower
- 1 tart yet sweet apple
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tart yet sweet apple
- heaping 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Steps
- Chop the onion, garlic, cauliflower, and apple into small pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, curry powder, and cinnamon, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cauliflower, apple, broth, salt, and pepper, then simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, stir in the cream and honey, and heat for 3 minutes.
- Top each bowl with chopped apple and a pinch of curry powder.
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