Spiced Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Soup with Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A warming, creamy soup featuring roasted cauliflower and sweet potatoes accented with fresh ginger and warming spices, ideal for a nourishing Whole30 meal. This Indian-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs cauliflower florets, sweet potato, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups, chopped cauliflower florets
• 1 large, peeled and cubed sweet potato
• 1 medium, chopped yellow onion
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 4 cups cauliflower florets and 1 large peeled, cubed sweet potato with 1 tbsp coconut oil and 1/2 tsp sea salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until tender and starting to brown.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 chopped yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 5 minutes until onions are soft and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp ground coriander, cooking for 1 minute until spices are aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add the roasted cauliflower and sweet potato to the pot along with 4 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Step 5: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Step 6: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.