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Roasted Leek and Cauliflower Soup

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Ingredients

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  • 1 head cauliflower (About 2 cups chopped)
  • 2 leeks (medium to small)
  • 2 TBSP minced garlic
  • 2 TBSP avocado oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 1/4 cup almond butter (or cashew)
  • 3 tsp thyme leaves (fresh)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/8 tsp paprika
  • 1 TBSP lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the cauliflower florets and leeks on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 TBSP avocado oil and lightly season with salt and pepper.
  2. Roast for 25 minutes, turning pan halfway through. Let it get lightly browned but not burned.
  3. Let cool about 5-10 minutes, then, into a high-powered blender add all the roasted vegetables, almond butter, thyme leaves, lemon juice and half the water (1 1/2 cups).
  4. Blend until pureed, then add the remaining ingredients and pulse a few more times.
  5. Pour into a saucepan and let the soup heat until warmed up completely. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  6. You may add more water or even broth if the soup is too thick.
  7. Top with a dollop of sour cream or organic bacon crumbles. Enjoy