cauliflower soup with red pepper puree.

i posted a quick snap of this delicious soup on my instagram recently and lots of friends wanted the details- so i’m here to share! originally adapted from a 17 day diet recipe, i made my own twist.

cauliflower soup:

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 medium onion chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 c low-sodium chicken broth

• 2 tsp orange zest

• 1 large head cauliflower cut

• salt & pepper to taste (ps Himalayan pink salt is amazing here)

in saucepan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. add onions & garlic, cooking unttil translucent. add broth and orange zest, increase heat and bring to a boil. next, add cauliflower and cook unttil florets are no longer crisp, but not soggy (about 5 min or so.)

remove from heat & puree in batches in blender or use immersion blender. return to pot and keep warm til ready to serve. (side note: i made a double batch today, it freezes wonderfully)

red pepper puree:

• 1 crisp red bell pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp lemon juice

in food processor or blender, puree peppers with oil and lemon juice. transfer to small sauce pan and gently warm. (add a touch of water if it’s too thick).

then, simply ladle soup into bowls and top with a dollop of red pepper puree. this is such a simple and light soup, perfect for a summer time lunch. enjoy!