Veggie Soup

Ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 – round radish
1 – chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped cauliflower, cooked and pureed
3 strands of scallions or green onions/scallions, separate the onion and the greens
4 – green chilis
1 – Organic/non-gmo tofu cubed into pieces
1 pack of trader joe’s organic veggie broth
5- cloves
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
5 chopped garlic cloves
1 inch of ginger julienned
3 tbs Olive Oil
1/2 lemon juice
Directions:

1. In a pan add some oil and cloves, chopped garlic and ginger, let it saute for a min. Add the chopped veggies along with the onions from the green onions, ensure that all the veggies are well sauteed and let them cook for a few minutes (5 minutes)

2. Add veggie broth pack into these veggies and let it cook for about 10-12 minutes. Add the greens of the scallions at this point.

3. Add garlic powder, cumin powder, salt and cook for another 5 minutes and at this point all the veggies should be well cooked, if not make sure to cook for another few minutes or as required

4. Add the pureed cauliflower and the chopped tofu and let it boil well for another 2 – 4 minutes

5. Add black pepper and bring it to a good boil and turn off the stove. Add the lemon juice garnish it with fresh coriander and yummy pour into a bowl/cup and sip in 😉