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1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat, add onion, thyme, bay leaves. Cook covered for 15 minutes, stirring regularly to lightly caramelize. Add flour and cook 1 minute. Add milk and broth, season, cover and cook 15 minutes over medium-low heat.
2. Remove the thyme stems and bay leaves. Purée soup using blender until homogenous. Rub one side of toasted baguette rounds with garlic and sprinkle with cheese. Place under grill until golden. Serve the crostini with the soup.

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1. Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C).
2. Place cauliflower and carrots on a parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle butter over vegetables and toss to coat. Roast 25 to 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until vegetables are tender. Remove about 1/2 cup (125 mL) cauliflower florets and reserve to garnish soup. 
3. Meanwhile, place onion, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf in a large saucepan. Add broth and simmer gently for 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add roasted cauliflower, carrot, white beans, and mustard. Simmer gently for 8 minutes or until vegetables are very tender. Remove from heat. Discard bay leaf. Season with pepper and salt if needed. Stir in milk.  
4. Cool soup slightly. Purée in batches until smooth. Serve in bowls. Garnish with roasted cauliflower florets, cheese, dill, and lemon zest (if desired). Serve with a whole-grain roll. 

This soup is no ordinary soup! When paired with a whole grain roll, you have a complete meal on the table. The vegetables and white beans add precious fibre and the milk and cheese provide complete protein. These nutrients are essential to keep your hunger at bay until your next meal. 

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1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, soften the onion, garlic and carrot in the butter. Add the curry powder and cook for 1 minute. Add the ginger, broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil and add the lentils. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the milk and adjust the seasoning. Serve topped with cheese.

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1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, red pepper, sweet potato, chili powder (to taste), oregano, cumin, and salt; cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste to coat. Stir in tomatoes, beans, and water. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, and simmer gently for 10 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
2. Remove 2 cups (500 mL) of the soup and purée until smooth; return to pot. Stir in corn and bring to a simmer. In a medium bowl, whisk flour into milk; gradually pour into pot while whisking constantly. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cheese until melted.
3. Ladle soup into warm bowls. Sprinkle each serving with jalapeño, remaining cheese, cilantro (if using), and lime wedges (if using).

This yummy soup gets top marks for taste AND nutrition – it’s an excellent source of vitamins A and C!

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