North African Cauliflower Soup

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From one of the Moosewood Cookbooks. A favorite with my lunch bunch."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

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.

Reviews

[SunnyTexas]

Glad to see this recipe is already here. I made it this afternoon from my Moosewood at Home cookbook, and wanted to make sure it's handy for next time. Excellent flavor and healthy as well. This definitely goes on the cool winter nights' soup list!

 

[MA Blossom]

Mmmm, great soup. My husband called it "excellent" and I agree. Fast and easy and oh, so tasty. Served it with Kansas Gal Biscuits (recipe #43105). Next time will try it with garnishes as I had neither tomatoes or chives on hand. Thanks, ratherbeswimmin' and Moosewood for this definite make-again recipe.

 

[tatumis]

Excellent flavor! A few notes--make sure that you peel the potato to avoid a gritty consistency. Not good for freezing. I used tomato-chicken bouillon, which made the soup a bit salty, so you may want to taste as you go.

 

[FL0WER]

Wonderful recipe. So much flavour from just a handful of ingredients! I prefer a thicker soup and so just went for the 10 mins simmer. TIP - The more lemon the better!!!!

 

[Melisinla]

A friend made this Moosewood soup and gave me a cup for lunch. It sounded good, but I was apprehensive to try it because I am doing weight watchers and count points - then I found this recipe and calculated the total points of the recipe to be 12! This soup tastes so rich and creamy ... I can hardly believe there isnt' cream or cheese. I will eat this often!!!