Friday, July 20, 2012

West African Almond Soup

sweet and rich, this vegan soup is satisfyingly aromatic and delicious...


recipe
one sweet onion, julienned
two medium leeks, sliced
a few carrots, sliced
a cup of celery, chopped

1/4 cup good neutral oil
a heavy bottomed pot

sautéed until translucent and add
2 Tbsp turmeric,
1 Tbsp garlic, crushed
1 tspn fennel seeds
2 Tbsp sriracha
when aromatic, add 1 Cup tomato paste.

breathe for a moment...

add 2 Quarts water or vegetable stock
stir...

stir in 1 cup Almond butter
1 Cup butternut squash, chopped
1 Cup cauliflower, chopped
1/2 Cup green onions, or more leeks

simmer until squash is tender,
add 1/4 cup sugar

salt and black pepper to taste