AIP Friendly Coconut Cauliflower Soup
This velvety, golden soup is the kind of bowl that feels like a reset — warming, deeply savory, and satisfying in a way that simple ingredients rarely manage to pull off. Softened onion, garlic, and fresh ginger build a fragrant base, while ground turmeric gives the whole pot that gorgeous amber hue and earthy depth. A full head of cauliflower simmers in bone broth until completely tender, then gets blended with a full can of coconut milk into something impossibly silky and rich. The squeeze of fresh lemon at the end cuts right through the creaminess and ties everything together beautifully. For anyone navigating the autoimmune protocol, finding comfort food that actually fits the framework can feel like a constant puzzle — this soup solves it without any compromise. Every ingredient here is protocol-friendly by design, from the coconut oil used to sauté the aromatics to the AIP-compliant bone broth that forms the backbone of the flavor. There are no nightshades, no grains, no eggs, and no legumes hiding anywhere in the pot. A drizzle of extra coconut milk and a handful of fresh parsley on top make each of the four servings feel genuinely restaurant-worthy, not just "safe to eat."
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 lb), cut into florets
- 3 cups bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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