Creamy Cauliflower-Pea Soup

Cauliflower
  • 5 cups broth or water
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 4-6 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen peas or ½ cup dry split peas/red lentils
  • 1 tsp dried dill or 2 TBLS fresh
  • 1 tsp dried parsley or 2 TBLS fresh
  • 1 tsp dried basil or 2 TBLS fresh
  • ¼tsp dried sage or 1 tsp fresh
  • ¼-1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Butterand/or cream, to taste
  • Salt to taste

Simmer onion, celery, cauliflower, and dried peas/lentils (if using)in brothuntil very tender, about 20-30 min. Add green peas (if using) and herbs and simmer10 min. Puree. Add butter, cream, and salt to taste.