SPICED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

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Soup is not usually found in Indian homes, but here is one that I used to have many years ago when I lived in Sri Lanka. Light, creamy mildly spiced makes a warming soup for a cold day, serve with buttered toast or crusty bread.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 48m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large potato, peeled and cubed
1 small cauliflower, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, grated
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 pints vegetables or 1 1/2 pints chicken stock
1 cup plain yogurt
salt
pepper coriander leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Place potato, cauliflower and onion in a pot with the oil and 3 tbsp water.
  • Heat to boiling, reduce heat cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, ginger and spices, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the stock and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to boil again, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the yogurt.
  • Serve garnished with the coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.4, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 56.7, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 6.1

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