Creamy Pear and Cauliflower Soup

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"Cauliflower - Yum - Pear - Yummm - Soup - YUM!! Nothing better than a light but still filling soup on a cold day. 🍵"
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 20mins
Serves or Makes: 4 serves

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ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 pear, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley
  • roasted almonds, to garnish

Method

  • Step 1

    Heat a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until lightly brown. Add the cauliflower and ginger and sauté for one minute. Add the vegetable broth, pear and turmeric. Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Put the lid on the pot and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

  • Step 2

    Mix with a blender until creamy. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

  • Step 3

    Divide the soup into 4 bowls. Serve hot topping each bowl with fresh parsley, a tablespoon of olive oil and roasted almonds.

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