Cumin-Spiced Lentil and Cauliflower Soup

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  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 C diced onion
  • 1/4 C diced celery
  • 1/4 C diced carrot
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp tumeric
  • 1 900ml carton vegetable broth
  • 1/2 C dry lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 head cauliflower, chopped
  • Garnish:
  • Lemon wedges
  • fat-free yogurt
  • chopped green onion

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrots and cook till softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, tumeric and cook till fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in broth and lentils. Cover and simmer till lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in cauliflower and simmer about 10 minutes, or until tender. Using stick blender, puree.

Step 3

Garnish with yogurt, green onion and pepper. Squeeze lemon on top.