North African Cauliflower Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 5 cups chopped cauliflower
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground fennel
• 4 cups hot water
• 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• chopped tomatoes and chives

Recipe

• 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, cumin, and fennel; cook for 1 minute.
• 3 add the hot water; cover, turn up the heat and bring to a boil.
• 4 add the cauliflower and bouillon cubes and return to a boil.
• 5 lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until the vetetables are tender.
• 6 in a blender, puree and 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 serve warm; garnish with chopped tomatoes and chives.