Vadouvan Cauliflower Red Lentil Soup

Name: Vadouvan Cauliflower Red Lentil Soup
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped ginger; 3 tablespoons Oaktown Spice Shop Vadouvan; 1 ½ cup red lentils, rinsed; 4 cups vegetable stock; 4 cups water; ½ teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets; Juice of 1 lime; 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk; Cilantro, to garnish

Main dish Vadouvan Vegan Vegetarian

Vadouvan Cauliflower Red Lentil Soup

By Micah Siva

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50 minutes

Vadouvan is a French take on curry powder, made with added onion, shallots and garlic. Often milder than the classic version, Vadouvan is endlessly versatile. We love the slight sweetness, thanks to coconut sugar, with a hint of warm spices like nutmeg and cardamom. When paired with red lentils and coconut milk, it makes a beautifully rich, hearty soup that will warm you up during the colder months.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chopped ginger
3 tablespoons Oaktown Spice Shop Vadouvan
1 ½ cup red lentils, rinsed
4 cups vegetable stock
4 cups water
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
Juice of 1 lime
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
Cilantro, to garnish

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Directions

In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt the ghee or coconut oil. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the garlic, ginger, Vadouvan, and lentils. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fragrant.
Add the vegetable stock, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 20 minutes. Add the cauliflower, and let simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the lentils are fully cooked and the cauliflower is tender. Add the lime juice and coconut milk, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with fresh cilantro.

Vadouvan Cauliflower Red Lentil Soup

COMMENTS

Lisa Sandigo on May 11, 2026

I ordered Oaktown Vandouvan because this recipe looked yummy and it is! My spice cabinet is filling up with delicious home cooking possibilities. Will try the corn soup recipe with this spice next.
Oaktown Customer Service on December 03, 2025

Hi David,

Thanks for your question! This recipe uses split red lentils. I hope you enjoy the soup!
David on December 03, 2025

This sounds delicious. Are you using split red lentils or whole red lentils? Very eager to try this!!
Evan on April 29, 2024

Hi Debra,

Thanks for trying out the recipe! It is indeed 1 and 1/2 cups of lentils. This recipe does go a little light on the amount of spice than some of our other ones. If you want it to be a little more flavorful, I would recommend adding more Vadouvan, fresh herbs (think chives would be delicious) or chile flakes to spice it up a bit.

Warmly,
Evan (they/them)
Customer Success Lead
Oaktown Spice Shop
Debra Abrams on April 29, 2024

Please tell me it is indeed 1 AND 1/2 cups lentils, not 1 – 1/2 CUP lentils? I doubled this not realizing how much it truly made on its own. So far, very bland, but adding some red curry paste as well, but now that I’ve added 3 cups of lentils, I’m nervous! Please confirm!

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