Cauliflower & Pear Soup Gelson's

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp good fruity olive oil, plus more for garnish
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 head cauliflower, chopped
• 1 small bulb fennel, chopped, fronds reserved
• 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• ¼ cup toasted almond slivers
• Salt, to taste