Author inspiration from Theo's Brothers Bakery adapted from www.insonnetskitchen.com
Ingredients
1large head cauliflowercut into small florets
2small to medium fennel bulbscored and quartered
2applespeeled, cored and quartered
4tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
1medium yellow onionchopped
2garlic clovesminced
6cupschicken brothhomemade if possible
1- 14oz.can garbanzo beansdrained and rinsed
3lemonsjuiced - or to taste
dukkah
Italian parsleychopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 F
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl combine cauliflower, fennel and apple. Toss with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Spread the vegetable/fruit mixture on the lined baking sheet in a single layer, salt and pepper the mixture. Roast for 25 minutes. Stir and turn mixture after 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large pot add 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and heat over medium high heat. Add the onions cooking until translucent about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for another 1-2 minutes. Add roasted cauliflower, fennel and apples, chicken broth, and garbanzo beans to the pot with onions and garlic. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes. Cool slightly and then puree in blender. Return puree to pot and warm thoroughly.