Sunday, December 8, 2013

Spicy Cauliflower and White Bean Soup


Prep time:    15 minutes
Cook time:   30-45 minutes
Cost:              ~$6
Makes:          6 servings

A vegetable-filled soup perfect for the cold weather. Can be kept chunky, or blended. You can also leave this as a vegetable only soup, but adding beans provides protein.

Cauliflower is on sale at the Market on Yates this week, and leek was on sale last week. The rest of the ingredients are usually the same price.

Ingredients:                                       Cost:                                     
-          1 can of white beans                    $1.25
-          Vegetables (optional)
o   1 cauliflower               $2.50
o   1 large leek                 $1                   
o   1 medium onion        $0.50
o   2 medium carrots      $0.50
o   2 sticks of celery         $0.50
o   3 cloves of garlic        $0.50
o   Ginger                           $0.25
-          Fresh herbs (optional)
o   Parsley or basil
-          Spices (optional)
o   Cayenne pepper
o   Cumin
o   Turmeric
o   Salt and pepper

What to do:
1.      Chop vegetables into small pieces
2.      In a pot on medium heat cook onion, carrot, leek and celery until browned
3.      Add all other ingredients, and cover with water and lid
4.      Boil for about 30 minutes until all vegetables are soft
5.      Blend soup (optional) and serve

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