Spiced Cauliflower & Leek Soup

A simple delicious soup that is a little different. Easy and cheap it's perfect for a midweek dinner, using milk instead of cream also means it will be kinder to your skinny jeans :)

Spiced cauliflower and leek soup

Ingredients: (serves 4)

• 6 medium leeks (sliced)
• small bunch turnips/parsnips/3 sweet potatoes (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 head cauliflower (broken up)
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups full-cream milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• coriander and bread to serve*

*For something a little different; garnish with shredded pieces of roast chicken - yum

Method:

• Put a large saucepan on med-high heat and add a little olive oil. 
• Saute leeks and chopped root of your choice for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
• Add garlic and garam masala and a pinch of salt and cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Add cauliflower, stock and milk and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Liquidize and season to taste before serving with coriander and oodles of bread.