Cauliflower soup - made with cauliflower, onions, and spices
Cauliflower soup is a healthy and flavorful soup that is easy to make. It is made with cauliflower, onions, and spices, and can be served as a light lunch or dinner. Here's how you can make it:
Ingredients:
- 1 large head cauliflower, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower to the pot and stir well.
- Cook the cauliflower for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the vegetable broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
- Remove the bay leaf from the pot.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- If the soup is too thick, add vegetable broth or water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
- Return the pot to the stove and heat the soup over low heat.
- Stir in the salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, thyme, and heavy cream (if using).
- Heat the soup until warmed through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives (if desired).
Enjoy your delicious and nutritious homemade cauliflower soup!
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Cauliflower soup Nutrition information
Here is the nutrition information for the given recipe for 4 servings:
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
- Sodium: 1545 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
Please note that the nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on the specific brands and quantities of ingredients used. The heavy cream and fresh parsley or chives are not included in the nutrition information.
Benefits of cauliflower soup
Cauliflower soup can be a nutritious and delicious addition to any meal plan. The following health benefits of cauliflower are applicable to cauliflower soup:
- Antioxidant properties: Cauliflower is a rich source of antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation and protect against several chronic diseases.
- Anti-inflammatory effects: The anti-inflammatory effects of cauliflower can help reduce bodily inflammation, which may lower the risk of heart disease, cognitive decline, respiratory illnesses, and obesity.
- High nutrient density: One serving of cauliflower provides 100% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C, about a quarter of your daily vitamin K, 2% of your daily calcium and iron, and 6% of your daily fiber intake.
- Weight loss: Cauliflower may aid in weight loss and preventing obesity. Studies have supported the fact that consumption of cauliflower is beneficial in preventing various inflammatory and metabolic disorders in the body. It may also help in the stimulation of fat-burning thermogenesis. Immune system: Cauliflower helps in reducing high blood pressure and strengthens the immune system. It can even help reduce the risk of cancer.
- Nutrient-rich: Cauliflower is also a rich source of vitamin K, folate, and fiber, which are essential nutrients for overall health. One serving of cauliflower soup provides 181% of the daily value for vitamin C, 46% for vitamin K, and 33% for folate.
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