Lentil soup with cauliflower
Lentil soup with cauliflower and fried chickpeas that provide a delicious crunch! Jet explains how to make this delicious soup.
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp curry madras spices
- 1 ui
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 800 g cauliflower florets
- 1 can of lentils (400 g)
- 1 can of peeled tomatoes (400 g)
- 2 vegetable stock cubes
- 1 can chickpeas (400 g)
- 1 bunch of flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 50 ml extra virgin olive oil
- Slice the onion into half rings and finely chop the garlic. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a soup pot. Sauté the onion, garlic, and the remaining curry madras spices for 3 minutes over low heat.
- If desired, cut the cauliflower into slightly smaller florets, add them, and fry for 1 minute.
- Rinse the lentils. Add the lentils, peeled tomato stock cubes, and 1 liter of water. Bring to a boil and cook the soup for 12-15 minutes until done.
- Puree the soup until smooth with an immersion blender and divide among 4 bowls. Drizzle with parsley oil and garnish with the crispy chickpeas.
- Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
- Drain the chickpeas and spread them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1/2 tbsp curry madras spices.
- Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and roast in the oven for 20 minutes. Stir halfway through the baking time.
- Chop the parsley coarsely and place in a tall beaker. Add the olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Blend finely with an immersion blender.
I really enjoy making soup. It's easy, it's warming, and it's real comfort food. When I make soup, I *always* start with garlic and onion!
Everything you need to know
Lentils have a neutral taste, so you can add many different spices and ingredients to them. For example, try the curry lentil soup above with crispy chickpeas and cauliflower. Other vegetables that pair well with lentils are: carrots, bell peppers, leeks, and spinach.
Lentil soup is very healthy: it is full of protein, fiber, and iron. It is filling and helps keep your blood sugar stable. It also contains little fat and many vitamins from vegetables. However, be careful when using butter or cream.
