Roasted Cauliflower & Greens Soup

I came up with this soup to help fulfill my mission to use up leftovers, as well as eat healthy yummy food. So the other night I planned ahead and roasted a whole head of cauliflower and a bunch of okra. We each had a serving of the veggies for our side dish and I saved the rest for this delicious soup!

The original idea came from Martha, and you can see her recipe here. But I thought her version sounded a little bland, so I kicked it up by using roasted cauliflower, which I re-heated in chicken broth instead of water. I also added the roasted okra, which is great for thickening as well as flavor; I grated a bit of fresh jalapeno to add a little zest; and I included about 1/4 of a Florida avocado to add some healthy creaminess. I substituted fresh spinach for collards and I added it at the very last minute before pureeing to keep it raw. The ever-useful immersion blender finished up this soup like a boss. Sooo easy!

I served it with sour cream and green onions and it was super yummy! The hubby enjoyed it too, though he prefers a big hunk o' meat as a main dish. :)