This Ayurvedic winter soup is delicious, nourishing, and extremely easy to prepare. Suitable for all constitutions when cooked with the right spices, it is filled with fresh, local, seasonal vegetables and is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Light to digest yet satisfying, it makes the perfect evening meal.
Prep time: 5 minutes + cooking time — no excuses!
Cauliflower & Broccoli in Ayurveda
Cauliflower and broccoli reduce Kapha and Pitta, but can aggravate Vata.
However, with correct spices, proper cooking, and a little ghee or oil, they become gentle and Vata-friendly.
Ingredients (2–3 servings)
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1 broccoli or cauliflower (or mixed)
(You may add 1 potato or a few carrots for extra creaminess) -
3 garlic cloves (adjust to digestive sensitivity)
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½ large onion (adjust to digestive sensitivity)
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Olive oil (or ghee for Vata)
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Salt & pepper
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1 lime
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Fresh herbs of your choice
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Water
Method
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Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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Wash the broccoli (or cauliflower) and cut in half if needed.
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Place the broccoli/cauliflower, garlic cloves, and onion (skin on is fine) on a baking tray.
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Add 1 glass of water and drizzle generously with olive oil.
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Roast until the garlic is soft, then remove the garlic cloves.
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Spoon the tray’s juices over the remaining vegetables and continue roasting until everything is soft. Add a little water if needed.
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When fully cooked, remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes.
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Transfer to a blender with a splash of warm water and blend until creamy and smooth.
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Add salt, pepper, and a little more olive oil (or a vegan cream alternative) if desired.
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Serve piping hot with a squeeze of lime and fresh aromatic herbs.
Your easy Ayurvedic vegetable soup is ready!
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy with:
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A bowl of rice
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Stir-fried turmeric prawns
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Warm chapatis
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Or simply on its own!
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Recipe by Elena Beurdeley
Certified Ayurvedic Nutrition & Lifestyle Practitioner – DipPrac (Ayur), DipALN (Ayur)
Ayurvedic Massage Therapist – DipAMT (Ayur) | Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor (Diploma in progress, June 2026)
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