Author: Dr. Stephanie Gray ~www.drstephanieskitchen.ca
Equipment
1 large sheet pan
1 large soup pot
Ingredients
3/4cupdry wild rice
1medium - large head cauliflowerbroken into florets
2carrotspeeled and cut into coins
1largewhite oniondiced
1clovegarlic
1tbspgrated ginger
1can high quality coconut milk
4-6 cupswater
1bay leaf
2cupsarugula, spinach or chopped swiss chard
Instructions
Make the Rice First
Cook rice according to package directions.
Roast the Veggies
Preheat the oven to 400 F.
Spread cauliflower, chopped carrots and onion on a sheet pan. Sprinkle with a touch of coconut or avocado oil (olive oil may burn at this high temperature).
Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
Make the Soup
When the veggies are roasted you can begin to make the soup. To a large soup pot add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add garlic and ginger. Cook 1 minute.
Add roasted cauliflower, carrots and onions. Stir in with a wooden spoon.
Add can of coconut milk.
Add 4-6 cups of water, depending on how thick you like your soup. Add 1 bay leaf.
Stir in arugula, spinach or Swiss chard. Allow to wilt about 2 minutes.