Easy Healthy Cauliflower Soup Recipe
This easy cauliflower soup recipe is one of the only ways I can get my kids to eat cauliflower. A simple go-to dinner, this cauliflower soup recipe is healthy, flavorful and tastes creamy and delicious. Making a smooth and velvety consistency is the key for this one. This particular recipe is Mark Bittman’s version from his Kitchen Express cookbook. I have made some changes to his version, adding in healthy spins where I can.
Easy Healthy Cauliflower Soup Recipe
Cut a cauliflower into small florets, and saute in about 2 tablespoons of butter for several minutes. Add 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth and simmer for 10 minutes until tender. Blend the cauliflower and chicken broth in batches or with an immersion blender until smooth. Add a cup to 1 1/2 cups of milk-your choice whole, low fat, 1/2 and 1/2 or nut milk. The low fat milk will make the soup less rich, the 1/2 and 1/2 will make it more rich and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to your liking, and drizzle olive oil on top, garnish with chopped chives and any other toppings your family enjoys.
Nutrition Info
Cauliflower is in the cruciferous family of vegetables with Brussels sprouts, collard greens and broccoli. It is loaded of vitamins including tons of vitamin C which makes it a strong antioxidant food. It has a good amount of sulfur which makes it a natural liver detoxifier. The antioxidants help with phase 1 of liver detox, and the sulfur is used in phase 2. It has 12 grams of fiber per 100 calories (which is a lot) which supports digestion. We suggest incorporating cruciferous veggies into your diet as much as possible. Learn more about which types of fruits and vegetables to buy organic.
Enjoy!
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