Ingredients
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric powder
1 teaspoon fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
2 small potatoes, chopped (optional for low carb)
1/2 head cauliflower, chopped (or 1 whole head if skipping potatoes)
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Juice of one lemon (about 2 Tablespoons)
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and turmeric until onions are translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add potatoes, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, celery, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes more.
- Stir in lemon juice and pour in broth. Add cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Return soup to pot and reheat as needed. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot with a swirl of Greek yogurt, if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use vegetable broth and coconut yogurt or omit yogurt.
- To reduce carbs, omit potatoes and increase cauliflower.
- Leave some vegetables unblended for a chunkier soup if preferred.
- This soup freezes well for 2–3 months in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 57
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 498mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg