flexagon | A tasty vegetarian recipe

NORTH AFRICAN CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups diced potatoes
5 cups chopped cauliflower
1 1/2 tespoons yellow curry powder (for mild soup) or more (to taste)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground or whole fennel
3 cups vegetable stock or broth
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
chopped tomatoes and chives (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, saute onions in vegetable oil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until translucent.
2. Add the potatoes, curry powder, cumin, and fennel; cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the broth & coconut milk; cover, turn up the heat and bring to a boil.
4. Add the cauliflower and return to a boil.
5. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
6. In a blender, puree vegetable/broth mixture until smooth.
7. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
8. Reheat the soup, being careful not to scorch it.
9. Add cream.

Serve warm; garnish with chopped tomatoes and chives.