Healthier Potato And Cauliflower Soup Food

CAULIFLOWER AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.Saute onion about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, but do not let it colour.
• Add garlic, saute about 2 minutes. Be careful it does not burn.
• Add the cauliflower, potato, vegetable stock and thyme leaves.Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Bring the mixture a boil, then reduce the heat, and simmer 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the parsley leaves. See Note 3.
• With a hand mixer, or in a blender, puree the mixture until smooth. See Note 4.Reheat in the saucepan, season to taste with salt and pepper. See Note 5.
• Add a little finely zested lemon rind and some chopped parsley to the top of each of the bowls. See Note 6.

HEALTHY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Spread out cauliflower and onion on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
• Roast vegetables in the preheated oven until cauliflower is browned and cooked, but not soft, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in potato and turmeric. Pour in stock, increase heat to medium, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until potato is soft, about 10 minutes.
• Set aside 1 cup roasted cauliflower for topping. Add remaining cauliflower and onion to the soup and return to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes for flavors to meld. Puree with an immersion blender or food processor until soup is smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
• Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden.
• Ladle soup into bowls, and top with reserved cauliflower and toasted almonds.

POTATO CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a soup pot, heat the oil and sauté the onions, dill and thyme until tender. Add the cauliflower and cook a few minutes. Add the stock and potatoes.
• Cover and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
• With a hand blender, puree the soup to your desired consistency. It is nice if you leave a few small chunks. (This step can also be done in batches in the blender if you don't have a hand-held blender.).
• Return the pot to the heat. Simmer on low and add bay leaves, salt, pepper and soy sauce. Adjust to taste. Cook 10 more minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

CREAMY POTATO CAULIFLOWER AND HAM SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Bring water to a boil and add potatoes, cauliflower, and chicken bullion. Reduce heat to medium high and cook until very tender, at least 20 minutes.
• 2. Carefully transfer to a blender or food process, or use an immersion blender. Blend in batches, and return soup to the pot.
• 3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt in cream cheese. Season and add garlic.
• 4. Add carrots and ham. Cook till ham and carrots are warmed through.

POTATO AND ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Wash and chop cauliflower into individual florets.
• Drizzle cauliflower with olive oil and roast in 425 degree oven for 15-30 minutes.
• Peel, chop into 1" pieces and boil potatoes in 6 cups or water until tender and easily pierced with a fork.
• Add 1 cup of cream (can be substituted with milk or half and half.
• Add 2 cups spinach.
• Add 16 oz cheddar jack.
• Add seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic salt, paprika, adjusting amount for your personal preference or dietary restrictions.
• Add any other spices that you think may compliment a cheesy potato soup.
• If you are a meat eater you can replace the water to boil the potatoes with chicken stock. If you're a vegetarian but want more robust flavors replace the watr.
• If I were a meat eater I may add some ham or bacon.
• Cook on medium until it starts to thicken, stirring frequently to keep it from sticking to the bottom. The leftovers will get more robust and thick.

CREAMED CAULIFLOWER AND CHUNKY POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Place potatoes, onion, and garlic in pot with just enough water to cover them.
• Cook until water is mostly gone and potatoes are tender (may need to add water).
• Blend remaining ingredients in a food processor until cauliflower is pureed.
• Combine all ingredients and cook until desired consistency is reached.
• For young children, you can blend this soup with oatmeal to thicken it and still have a great-tasting dish.

CREAMY AND HEALTHY POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pan, coated with cooking spray sweat onions on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
• Add potatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and cook at a low boil until potatoes are tender. Reduce heat to medium. Add roasted garlic and the seasoning (I am always slightly off on the seasoning, so use just the seasoned salt and black pepper to your taste).
• Using a hand-held blender, puree soup. Continue cooking at medium for 5-7 minutes. Add Cream Cheese and Half & Half. Reduce heat to medium low and cover. Cook for about 15-20 minutes. Stir frequently.
• Check for seasoning -- add more if needed.
• Serve with the crumbled turkey bacon, cheese, and scallions. Enjoy!