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Creamy Cauliflower Pakora Soup

Name: Creamy Cauliflower Pakora Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings (3 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets; 5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 large onion, diced; 4 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable stock; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; Water or additional vegetable stock; Fresh cilantro leaves; Lime wedges, optional

My husband and I often crave pakoras, deep-fried fritters from India. I wanted to get the same flavors but use a healthier cooking technique, so I made soup using all the classic spices and our favorite veggie, cauliflower! —Melody Johnson, DePere, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, diced
4 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable stock
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Water or additional vegetable stock
Fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, optional

Directions

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, bring first 14 ingredients to a boil. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Process in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Adjust consistency as desired with water or additional stock. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve hot, with lime wedges if desired.
Freeze option: Before adding cilantro, freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with lime wedges.

Editor's Note

Look for garam masala in the spice aisle.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 135 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

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