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Silky Cream of Cauliflower Soup
An easy, velvety and healthier cream of cauliflower soup that tastes amazing and won’t weigh you down!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large onion (peeled and chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 large cauliflower (chopped)
- 1 quart chicken or vegetable broth
- 5 ounces can fat free evaporated milk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot over high heat, add olive oil, butter and garlic. Cook for one minute, until garlic becomes fragrant.
- 2
Add onions and celery and cook for 3-4 minutes, until vegetables soften.
- 3
Add cauliflower and broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is very tender.
- 4
Using an immersion blender, blend soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can pour the soup in batches into a blender and blend until smooth.
- 5
Return soup to the pot and add evaporated milk. Stir well, season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Serve topped with a pinch of nutmeg.