Spring Vegetable Soup with Matzo Balls

Ingredients

 * 2 tbsp safflower oil
 * 1 large onion, finely chopped
 * 2 med celery stalks, diced
 * 1 med potato, peeled and diced
 * 2 med carrots, diced
 * 6 cups water
 * 2 each vegetable bouillon cubes
 * handful of celery leaves
 * 1 cup tomatoes, drained and chopped
 * ½ tsp cumin
 * 2 cups cauliflower, chopped
 * salt and pepper
 * 1 cup lettuce, shredded
 * 1 cup peas, steamed
 * 1 tbsp dill, fresh, minced
 * 2 scallions, minced
 * matzo balls

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in a large soup pot.
 * 2) Add onion and celery and saute over moderate heat until golden.
 * 3) Add potato, carrots, water, bouillon cubes, celery leaves, tomatoes and cumin.
 * 4) Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
 * 5) Add cauliflower and continue to simmer for 10 minutes more.
 * 6) Season to taste.
 * 7) Remove from heat and let soup cool.
 * 8) Refrigerate overnight to develop flavour.
 * 9) Just before serving, heat soup and add remaining ingredients.
 * 10) Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
 * 11) Add more water if needed.
 * 12) Serve with 3 to 4 matzo balls per bowl.