Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Betty demonstrates how to make Creamy Cauliflower Soup. This is a healthy soup that is very flavorful.
Ingredients
| Cauliflower | 1 Medium | |
| Water | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Celery | 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Onion | 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Flour | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Water | 2 1/2 Cup (40 tbs) | |
| Instant chicken bouillon | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 3/4 Teaspoon | |
| Ground black pepper | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Ground nutmeg | 1 Pinch | |
| Whipping cream | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Grated romano cheese | To Taste |
Directions
MAKING:
1. Remove outer leaves and core from cauliflower. Cut off any brown spots. Separate into flowerets.
2. Heat 2 cups water to boiling in a 3-quart saucepan. Add cauliflower, celery, onion, and lemon juice.
3. Cover saucepan with a lid that fits and heat to boiling. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Test for tenderness with a fork. Do not drain.
5. Place in a blender, cover, and pulse until it is of uniform consistency.
6. Heat butter in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat until melted.
7. Stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
8. Stir in 2 cups water. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in blended cauliflower mixture, instant bouillon, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat just to boiling.
9. Stir in whipping cream. Heat thoroughly, but do not boil. Ladle into large soup tureen.
SERVING:
10. Ladle each serving into a soup bowl and top with grated Romano cheese. Enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 270Calories from Fat 146
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16 g24.6%
Saturated Fat 10 g50%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 455 mg18.96%
Total Carbohydrates 25 g8.3%
Dietary Fiber 6 g24%
Sugars 9 g
Protein 6 g12%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
