Cauliflower-Cashew Soup With Pomegranate Seeds

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup raw cashews
• 2 cups small cauliflower florets (about 7 ounces)
• 1 small onion, chopped (⅓ cup)
• 1 large clove garlic, chopped
• salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons ground curry powder, hot or mild
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1½ cup vegetable stock
• ¾ cup canned coconut milk, not “lite” variety
• 1½ teaspoon honey
• pinch of ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon torn cilantro leaves