Cauliflower, coconut and orange lentil soup |

Ingredients

• 1 head of cauliflower (or 2 cups chopped)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium brown onion, diced small
• 2 large stalks celery, diced small
• 2 large carrots, diced small
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon ginger powder
• 2½ cups low sodium vegetable broth or water
• 1 can coconut milk
• Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flake, to taste
• Optional: Whole wheat pita, and fresh cilantro for garnish