Fennel, cauliflower and bean soup
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This fennel, cauliflower and bean soup is low-carb, low-fat, vegetarian and gluten-free. It’s perfect for those who are health conscious or are on a diet. For a vegan version use plant-based yogurt, but only oat or soy based would work, because coconut has a distinctive taste. Serve the soup with wholesome crusty rolls or low-carb flat bread or scones.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 small head cauliflower
- 1 fennel bulb
- 1 small carrot
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 500 ml vegetable stock
- 1 tin cannellini beans
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- To serve: yoghurt, sour cream or crème fraîche
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Roughly chop the fennel, cauliflower and carrot. Put aside the fennel fronds for serving.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan and gently sauté the onion for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and caraway seeds and cook for another minute, then add the chopped vegetables and stir for a few seconds.
- Pour over the stock and add the bay leaf. Bring to the boil and cook for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
- Drain and rinse the beans, then add them to the soup. Heat it to simmering point.
- Remove the bay leaf, add half of the fennel fronds. Using a stick blender, purée it until you get a creamy, textured soup. Stir in the vinegar, then season to your taste.
- Serve with dollops of natural yogurt, garnished with some fennel fronds.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Soup
- Cuisines: - British
- Ingredients: - Beans - Roots & Bulbs
- Health and Diet: - 5:2 Diet - Combination - Dairy Free - Diabetic - Gluten Free - Healthy - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Low Fat - Low GI - Vegan - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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