Cauliflower and Cumin Soup

This is a wonderfully warming soup and so simple to make! Perfect for winter.

Ingredients

750 g (1½ lb) cauliflower florets – about 1 large cauliflower
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1-2 tsp cumin seeds (or ½-1 tsp cumin powder)
800 ml (28 fl oz) vegetable stock

2 tbsp vegetable oil

Cream to serve (optional)
Chives to garnish (optional)

Method

1	Heat the oil in a large pan and gently fry the onions, garlic and cumin for 5 minutes to soften the onions.
2	Add the cauliflower and the stock. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
3	Allow the soup to cool slightly before processing with a hand blender or food processor.
4	Reheat the soup and serve with a swirl of cream (optional) and some chopped chives (optional).