Slow Cooker Cauliflower Curry Soup - Wyse Guide

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable or grapeseed oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp red curry paste (I prefer Thai Kitchen brand)
• 1 bunch cilantro stems (reserve the leaves for garnish)
• 1 serrano pepper
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp almond flour
• 2 smashed lemongrass stalks
• 1 can no-salt-added chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 head cauliflower cut into florets (about 4 cups florets)
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 14-oz can whole fat coconut milk
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 1 cup basmati rice (basmati optional)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp saffron threads (optional)