Smooth Cauliflower Soup Recipe
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Smooth Cauliflower Soup

By: Yael Nissan 
"A great creamy-smooth soup for cold winter nights. The thickness of the soup is determined by the proportions of cauliflower to water. Because different sizes of cauliflower are out there, add water if soup comes out too thick."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (44)

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, cubed
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Cook garlic in butter 30 seconds, then stir in nutmeg, pepper and salt and cook 30 seconds more. Pour in the water and introduce the cauliflower. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until cauliflower is tender.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook carrot with water to cover until just tender. Drain and reserve.
  3. Puree cauliflower soup in a blender or food processor or with an immersion blender. Stir in reserved carrots, green onion and parsley. Serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 44 | Total Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by misterjellineck   view full review
Yum! I used less water and pureed the carrots along with the cauliflower, and it couldn't be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2003 by BEDE1970   view full review
Damn good! As an avid cooker I can highly recommend this to anybody! What I changed a bit: I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by DIVAMLP   view full review
Good recipe...milk can be added instead or in addition to water.(also, no need to boil carrots...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by SPARKS84   view full review
This is a wonderful recipe. I had another recipe for cauliflower soup...and knowing that I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by ELIZZYC   view full review
I simmered the vegetables in 3 cups of water, pureed them in the blender, then stirred in 2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by SKWAN   view full review
Excellent soup! I followed other readers' advice and used half broccoli, half cauliflower,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2005 by MEHUNGRY98   view full review
Yum! I have made this twice and the second time omitted the parsley (I thought it was a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by TRACYFACE   view full review
This is very good. I made it because it was low fat! Most creamy soups call for heavy cream...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2006 by TRACYCOOK   view full review
I love that this soup is so filling and very calorie friendly! I wouldn't change a thing. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by icesx   view full review
Really quick and easy to make. Delicious! Tried it using half cauliflower and half brocolli. Yum!

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