LIGHT AND HEALTHY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

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A very nice and warming starter soup in winter, created by me this afternoon, because tonight is "a dark and stormy night"! It's not very thick, it's chock full of nutrients, and an ideal starter to a more substantial meal. Add more potatoes if you like: I didn't want this to be too filling and starchy. Also, I used a tablespoon of a very nice thick chilli-garlic sauce we get here in South Africa, and I'm not sure whether you have an equivalent. So use a hot pepper sauce, preferably the thick salsa type, plus extra garlic. I use chicken stock granules for the broth, not at all salty, so I had to use extra salt. Please taste and adjust seasonings. Number of servings guessed at are starter servings.

Provided by Zurie

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cauliflower, large, fresh (I do mean LARGE, white, really fresh)
2 leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons oil (for frying)
1 quart chicken broth (4 cups, 1 litre, chicken stock)
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (salsa thickness)
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped (or more, to taste)
1 cup parsley, roughly chopped, loosely measured (pref. flatleaf)
1 -2 teaspoon salt (taste the soup before adding salt to taste)
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat a thin layer of oil in a roomy pot.
  • Fry the sliced leeks and bacon, stirring a few times, until softened and cooked. (If they catch, add a dessertspoon water or apple cider vinegar).
  • While it fries, cut the cauliflower into florettes and rinse. I used a really large head. Peel and chop the potatoes. Prepare the chicken broth.
  • Add the broth (stock) to the pot. Add the cauliflowerettes and the potato. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat, put on a lid, and simmer about 15 minutes until tender, but do not cook for too long.
  • It's quite a lot of soup, so puree the soup in batches in a processor, adding the parsley, hot pepper sauce and garlic as you work, and tipping each batch into a roomy soup dish. Stir well to mix the batches of pureed soup.
  • Add the ground nutmeg, and stir in, as well as adding salt to taste. You'll have to decide about the salt: I added 2 teaspoons very flaky sea salt, which is not dense like table salt, so do taste before oversalting by accident.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.7, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 1129.2, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 9.2

Esmerelda Naidoo
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love theRoasted cauliflower flavor. This soup is a keeper.


Aml Elyas
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's creamy, cheesy, and so flavorful. I love theRoasted cauliflower flavor. This soup is a keeper.


Billawal Minhas
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This soup is delicious! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love theRoasted cauliflower flavor. This soup is a keeper.


Dipika Chaudhary
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love theRoasted cauliflower flavor. This soup is a keeper.


Williams Marvellous
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's creamy, cheesy, and so flavorful. I love theRoasted cauliflower flavor. This soup is a keeper.


Lamatronic vogs
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This soup is delicious! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love theRoasted cauliflower flavor. This soup is a keeper.


Jacob Pratt
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love theRoasted cauliflower flavor. This soup is a keeper.


Marcela Salas
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's creamy, cheesy, and so flavorful. I love theRoasted cauliflower flavor. This soup is a keeper.


No Love
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this soup is delicious. It's so creamy and flavorful. I love theRoasted cauliflower flavor. This soup is a keeper.


Bela Eguia
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love theRoasted cauliflower flavor. This soup is a keeper.


Akbar Ali Sahi
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This soup is delicious! I love the roasted cauliflower flavor and the hint of spice from the cumin and cayenne pepper. It's also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Laitit Lalogafau
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the roasted cauliflower flavor and the addition of the bacon and cheese. This soup is always a hit with my family and friends.


Mavis Calinsen
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the cheesy flavor and the fact that it's so creamy. I love that it's a healthy and delicious way to get them to eat


Parizaad Meer
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I'm a big fan of cauliflower soup, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the roasted cauliflower flavor and the addition of the bacon and cheese. This soup is always a hit with my family and


Benjamin Zaldiver
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's creamy, cheesy, and so flavorful. I love that it's made with simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover cauliflower too.


beshah melese
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook cauliflower, and this soup is a winner. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've served it as a main course, a side dish, and even a dip. It's always a hit.


Shafiullah Karimy
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This soup is a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables for my picky kids. They love the cheesy flavor and the fact that it's so creamy. I love that it's a healthy and delicious way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Annie Mwale
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I was skeptical about cauliflower soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and satisfying. I love the roasted cauliflower flavor and the hint of spice from the cumin and cayenne pepper. This soup is a keeper!


Tayyab Abbasi
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This cauliflower soup is simply amazing! It's creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make. I love that it's healthy too, with all the vegetables packed in. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


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