Name: Best Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion ((1 medium-sized)); 3 big cloves of garlic, (minced); 1 head of cauliflower, (chopped (medium-sized) (500 g)); 1 cup chopped carrot ((about 1/2 of a big one)); 1 cup chopped celery; 3 cups dried lentils, (brown or green, rinsed and drained (600 g)); 14 oz chopped tomatoes ((400 g)); 8 cups vegetable broth ((2 liters)); Spice mix: 1 1/2 tsp onion powder, (1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground caraway seeds, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp brown sugar, sea salt, and pepper to taste); 2 dried bay leaves; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1/8 cup coconut milk or coconut cream ((optional))