Lentil Soup With Curried Cauliflower

Ingredients

Lentil Soup

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped (or 1/2 28oz can san marzano tomatoes)
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 quart (4 cups) chicken or vegetable broth
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • cilantro for garnish

 

Curried Cauliflower

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

  1. To a large pot on medium heat add olive oil, diced onion and carrot. Saute for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, salt and pepper. Let spices bloom for about 1 minute in the oil, then add chopped tomato and tomato paste (or canned tomatoes).
  2. Rinse lentils and add to pot along with chicken or vegetable broth. Simmer on low for about 30 minutes or until lentils are soft. Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend soup into a smooth consistency. Garnish with lemon juice and fresh cilantro.
  3. If enjoying with curried cauliflower, heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut cauliflower into florets and place into a bowl with coconut oil, curry powder, paprika, and salt. Mix to combine and spread evenly onto a sheet pan. Roast for 15-20 minutes.
Source: by Bonnie Rodenberger

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