Creamy Cauliflower Soup
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Recipe type: Soup
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Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 head cauliflower, rinsed and chopped
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1-2 cups reduced fat milk, more milk for creamier soup
  • 1 tsp paprika, optional
  • salt & pepper, optional
  • chives chopped, optional
Instructions
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the butter and onions, stirring occasionally to keep the onions from browning.
  2. When the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped cauliflower and salt, stir to combine.
  4. Cover the pot and steam the cauliflower and onions for several minutes.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the pot to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer for about 10 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender.
  7. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup. If you don't have a hand held blender, use a food processor and puree the soup in batches.
  8. Add the milk to the soup and cook over medium heat until soup is hot.
  9. Pour into bowls and sprinkle with paprika, chives or salt & pepper.
Notes
If carbs are your friend, serve this soup with a few croutons or a piece of toasted bread! I prefer to sprinkle paprika before serving this soup but mostly for the burst of color it provides. If paprika isn't your favorite, experiment with herbs and spices that you do enjoy...
Recipe by Ladles of Yum at http://www.ladlesofyum.com/2012/09/creamy-cauliflower-soup/