MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER AND ALMOND SOUP

Moroccan Cauliflower and Almond Soup image

This soup tastes rich and decadent but is really very healthy! Bonus—it is vegan and also makes your house smell amazing! -Barbara Marynowski, Hutto, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower (about 3-1/2 pounds), broken into florets
6 cups vegetable stock
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted and divided
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 3 teaspoons harissa chili paste or hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Additional harissa chili paste, optional

Steps:

In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine cauliflower, vegetable stock, 1/2 cup almonds, 1/2 cup cilantro and the next 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until cauliflower is tender, 6-8 hours., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to slow cooker and heat through. Serve with remaining almonds and cilantro and, if desired, additional harissa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.