Vegan Cauliflower Soup:

In this winter you can easily make cauliflower soup. It is very low in fat and low calories vegetarian soup.

Ingredients:

• Olive oil or vegan margarine 1 tbsp.
• Minced cloves garlic 2
• Diced onion 1
• Chopped cauliflower head 1 large
• Vegetable broth 3 cups
• Bay leaves 2
• Dash Nutmeg 1
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Grated vegan cheese for topping
• Chopped green onions for topping.

How to make it:

In a large soup or stockpot over medium heat, Sautee the onion and garlic in the vegan margarine or olive oil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onions and garlic are almost soft.

Add chopped cauliflower and cook for a few more minutes, stirring frequently. Add the vegetable broth and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Once the mixture is simmering, reduced the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and allow to cook for

25 – 30 minutes. Carefully remove the bay leaves, then transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth and creamy, or, leave a bit of texture if you’d like.

Season lightly with a bit of salt, pepper and a dash of nutmeg and re-heat if needed.

Top with grated vegan cheese and green onions, if desired, just before serving.

Makes four servings.