AROMATIC ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Ingredients:

3 cups frozen cauliflower florets

1 cup frozen broccoli florets

1 tablespoon Garam Masala (indian spice mix*)

1/2 tsp kosher salt or to taste

1/2 tsp cracked black pepper

1/2 tablespoon oil

2 cups water

1 cup plain yogurt

1/4 tsp salt or to taste

1/black pepper or to taste

Toss cauliflower and broccoli with olive oil, garam masala, salt and pepper. Roast at 400 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups of water half way through the roasting process to create steam and to finish cooking the vegetables. Once vegetables are cooked, move into a sauce pan and puree to a smooth texture adding the last 1/2 cup of water to get to desired consistency. Fold in yogurt and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve warm or chilled.

Garnish with small florets of cauliflower lightly roasted and toss with finely chopped parsley.

*To make your own Garam Masala, mix the following and store in an airtight container:

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Nutritional info Per serving:

Calores: 54

Total fat: 1.4g

Cals from fat: 22%

Protein: 4g

Carbohydrates: 7g

Cholesterol: 1mg

Dietary Fiber: 2g

Sodium: 310 mg

Source: The Culinary Institute of America