Lentil Soup

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 brown onion

3 cloves garlic

2cm ginger

1 small whole cauliflower 

2 carrots

2 sticks celery

2 tins lentils

1 tin diced tomatoes

3 cups vegetable stock or 3 stock cubes or 3 teaspoons stock powder

1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika powder

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon coconut sugar or brown sugar

2 whole bay leaves

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar