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Creamy Cauliflower Soup

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Ingredients

The soup

  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • ½ tsp dry mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese

The croutons

  • 4 slices rustic whole grain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp Mrs. Dash Everything But the Salt seasoning blend

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil (or butter) and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  3. Add garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in vegetable broth, cauliflower, thyme, dry mustard, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
  6. While the soup simmers, toss bread cubes with olive oil and seasoning, then bake until crispy.
  7. Blend the soup until smooth, then stir in half and half and cheese.
  8. Season to taste, serve in bowls, and top with croutons.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
5
Calories
330
Total fat
39.1g
Total carbohydrates
35.6g
Total protein
30.8g
Sodium
1118mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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