Lentil Cauliflower Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup green lentil, rinsed well
1 1/2 cups cauliflower, chopped into small florets
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
pepper

Preparation

Heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add onion, carrots and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
Add garlic, cumin and tumeric and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add broth and lentils, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 40 minutes or until lentils are cooked.
Using a potato masher, break up about half the soup. Add cauliflower and cook for 8 minutes or until tender.
Stir in fresh parsley and pepper.
Garnish with fresh chives.