North African Cauliflower Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups diced potatoes
5 cups chopped cauliflower
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground fennel
4 cups hot water
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
chopped tomatoes and chives

Preparation

In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, saute onions in vegetable oil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until translucent.
Add the potatoes, cumin, and fennel; cook for 1 minute.
Add the hot water; cover, turn up the heat and bring to a boil.
Add the cauliflower and bouillon cubes and return to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until the vetetables are tender.
In a blender, puree and vegetable/broth mixture until smooth.
Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Reheat the soup, being careful not to scorch it.
Serve warm; garnish with chopped tomatoes and chives.