Curried Potato and Spinach Soup with Onion Salsa and Minted Yogurt
Curried Potato and Spinach Soup with Onion Salsa and Minted Yogurt is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine first 5 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine first 5 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.
Cook over medium-high heat until onions begin to soften, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until onions are very soft, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.
Add lemon juice and lemon peel; cook uncovered until most liquid is evaporated, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and chill.
Rewarm before serving.
Cook oil and curry powder in heavy small skillet over medium-high heat until curry powder darkens slightly, about 1 minute.
Transfer to small pitcher.
Can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and chill.
Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
Mix yogurt, green onions, and chopped mint in medium bowl.
Cover and chill.
Can be made 6 hours ahead.
Keep chilled.
Heat oil in heavy large pot over high heat.
Add next 5 ingredients.
Cook until onion and cauliflower begin to brown, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
Add potatoes; stir 2 minutes.
Add turmeric and stir 1 minute.
Add broth and bay leaves.
Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
Add tofu; heat until warmed through, about 1 minute.
Season with salt and pepper.
Discard bay leaves.
Divide soup among 6 bowls; sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve salsa, curry oil, and minted yogurt alongside.
*Nigella seeds are pungent and peppery, from a flowering plant of the same name.
Also called kalonji or black onion seeds.
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Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.