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My friend’s husband was going through chemo, and I jumped on the Meal Train without hesitation. They had two little ones, she worked full-time, and they were in dire need of a lot of help, mainly in the form of dinner.
But what to make? It had to be vegetarian, dairy-free, nutrient-dense, chemo-tolerant, easily transportable, effortlessly reheatable and, yes, kid-friendly. It seemed like a tall order, but it was a no-brainer, really, because I knew I had the perfect recipe:Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Curry Soup.
This golden, warmly spiced, vegetable-packed soup is my go-to whenever anyone needs a feel-better-soon kind of meal. Kids and adults devour it, it’s vegan so it fits into almost any eating pattern, and it’s packed with ingredients rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, making it particularly welcome to anyone recovering from illness or chemo.
I’m not sure when we started putting this particular soup in regular rotation at our house, but theginger and turmerichad a lot to do with it. Not only do they simply taste amazing together, but they’re both known for their pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory properties. It helps, too, that the other ingredients are just as nourishing—sweet potatoespacked with vitamin A and fiber, cauliflower loaded with vitamin C, tomato sauce bursting with heart-healthy lycopene.
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But what I love most about the soup is that it makes my friends feel good too. Over the years, I’ve become a veritable soup delivery system myself, delivering it to exhausted neighbors with new babies, post-surgery friends who can’t stomach another takeout meal, courageous cancer fighters and their anxious loved ones, even potlucks where I can ensure the vegans and vegetarians won’t feel left out. It’s my first pick when people ask me what they should make fortheirfriends in need, and it inevitably becomes their favorite feel-better recipe too.
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It’s tempting to cut the recipe in half since it makes eight servings, but that’s actually the beauty of it. Sometimes, people have extra family members staying with them as they navigate a big illness. Or they might need leftovers to make lunch during the week that much easier. Or they might welcome a few containers for their freezer. If not, I give them half and serve the rest to my family, saving me the effort of making two dinners in one day.
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