Cauliflower Leek Soup

The benefits of cauliflower are amazing! It has cancer fighting agents, reduces evil inflammation, contains high levels of Vitamin C and Zinc to help fight the flu AND healthy doses of omega-3 fatty acids. (See this week’s blog post about the importance of omega-3.)
Sometimes, a warm bowl of soup is just what the soul needs and this great recipe nourishes the body!

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 2 leeks
• 1 onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 4 cups water
• ½ cup toasted almonds
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Chop the cauliflower into small pieces.
2. Roughly chop the leek and rinse clean.
3. Dice the onion.
4. Mince the garlic.
5. Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium heat.
6. When the oil is hot, add the onion and let it sweat down for a few minutes.
7. Add the garlic and chili powder.
8. Once the onion is cooked down and you can smell the garlic, add the cauliflower and leek.
9. Let everything fry together for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Add the water, lemon juice, thyme and almonds. Save some almonds for garnish.
11. Let everything boil together for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
12. Carefully blend using an Immersion blender or blender of choice.
13. Ladle the soup into a bowl and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, leeks, and toasted almonds.

Buon appetito!