Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower And Almond Soup Food

MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER AND ALMOND SOUP

Steps:

• In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine cauliflower, vegetable stock, 1/2 cup almonds, 1/2 cup cilantro and the next 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until cauliflower is tender, 6-8 hours., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to slow cooker and heat through. Serve with remaining almonds and cilantro and, if desired, additional harissa.

MOROCCAN ROASTED VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip all the vegetables and the garlic into a roasting tin. Sprinkle over the ras el hanout and some seasoning, drizzle over the oil and give everything a good stir. Roast for 30-35 mins, turning the vegetables over halfway, until they're tender and starting to caramelise a little.
• Transfer the roasted veg to a large saucepan, pour over the hot stock and simmer for 5 mins. Purée the soup in a food processor, or in the pan with a hand blender, until smooth, then ladle into a flask for work. If eating at home, serve with a dollop of yogurt, a scattering of mint and a grinding of black pepper.

MOROCCAN SPICED CAULIFLOWER & ALMOND SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Fry olive oil, ground cinnamon, cumin and coriander and harissa paste for 2 mins in a large pan. Add the cauliflower, stock and almonds. Cover and cook for 20 mins until the cauliflower is tender. Blend soup until smooth, then serve with an extra drizzle of harissa and a sprinkle of toasted almonds.

MOROCCAN CARROT & CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl (large enough to mix the entire salad), whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing.
• To the dressing, add all of the ingredients for the salad and toss well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to a few hours. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (you might need more salt, lemon or honey, depending on the sweetness of the carrots). Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with more fresh chopped herbs. Serve cold.
• Note: To toast the almonds, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the almonds on a foil-lined baking sheet for easy clean-up. Bake for about 5 minutes, until the almonds are golden.

MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt 2 Tbsp of butter in the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat, for about 5 minutes, until softened.
• Add the cauliflower and coriander and season with salt & pepper. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the stock and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over moderate heat until cauliflower is softened; about 15 minutes.
• Puree the soup in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the egg with the cornstarch. Whisk in the yogurt. Whisk the mixture into the soup and bring to a boil over moderate heat, whisking constantly until slightly thickened; 2 - 3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and stir in the chopped cilantro.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter. Cook over moderate heat, swirling the pan occasionally until the butter is fragrant and starting to turn brown, about 5 minutes.
• Ladle the cauliflower soup into individual soup bowls and drizzle the brown butter on top. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper and serve immediately.

MOROCCAN SPICED CAULIFLOWER AND ALMOND SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into small florets.
• Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and fry ground cinnamon, cumin and coriander and 2 tablespoons harissa paste for 2 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower, broth and 2 oz. of the almonds. Cover and cook for 20 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
• Blend soup with a stick blender, or in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to heat.
• Ladle into warm bowls and drizzle with remaining harissa and a sprinkle of remaining almonds.