North African Cauliflower Soup

==Description==
== Ingredients ==
* 2 1/2 	 	cups chopped onions
* 2 	 	tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 	 	cups diced potatoes
* 5 	 	cups chopped cauliflower
* 2 	 	teaspoons ground cumin
* 1 1/2 	 	teaspoons ground fennel
* 4 	 	cups hot water
* 2 	 	vegetable bouillon cube
* 2 	 	tablespoons fresh lemon juice
*	 	salt & freshly ground black pepper
*	 	chopped tomatoes and chives
== Directions ==
1. 	In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, saute onions in vegetable oil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until translucent.
2. 	Add the potatoes, cumin, and fennel; cook for 1 minute.
3. 	Add the hot water; cover, turn up the heat and bring to a boil.
4. 	Add the cauliflower and bouillon cubes and return to a boil.
5. 	Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until the vetetables are tender.
6. 	In a blender, puree and vegetable/broth mixture until smooth.
7. 	Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
8. 	Reheat the soup, being careful not to scorch it.
9. 	Serve warm; garnish with chopped tomatoes and chives.
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