Low Carb Roasted Cauliflower Soup Food

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER: LOW CARB

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Cut the cauliflower through the core into 6 wedges.
• Lay cauliflower wedges on a baking sheet. Lightly brush both sides of the wedges with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast until the sides that touch the pan and the edges are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve 3 wedges per person.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP - LOW CARB, LOW FAT

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; saute onion& garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Saute the cauliflower florets, stirring occasionally for an additional 5 minutes.
• Stir in broth, water, oats& seasonings; bring to a boil, reduce heat& simmer for about 15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
• Being careful with the hot liquid, puree in batches in a blender; return to the pot& test for seasonings.

LOW-CARB CAULIFLOWER AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine cauliflower florets, garlic cloves, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a 1-gallon zip-top bag. Seal bag and shake until florets are evenly coated. Empty bag onto a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven, stirring a couple of times to ensure even cooking, for 30 minutes.
• Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium heat. Add leeks and onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and roasted cauliflower and garlic. Cook until cauliflower is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add whipping cream and puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Cook until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• Serve topped with Cheddar cheese and bacon bits.

GOURMET'S ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Cut cauliflower into 1-inch flowerets (about 10 cups).
• In a large baking pan toss cauliflower, garlic, and shallots with oil to coat and roast in middle of oven about 30 minutes, or until golden.
• Turn frequently and remove any of the garlic and shallots if they are done soone.
• In a 4-quart pot simmer stock/broth, water, roasted cauliflower mixture, and herbs 30 minutes, or until cauliflower is very tender.
• Discard bay leaf and in a blender puree soup in batches until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to a bowl.
• Return soup to pot and stir in cream and salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat soup over moderate heat until just heated through.
• Note: You can easily alter the proportions of stock, water and cream to taste.

LOW CARB CAULIFLOWER LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat, and saute the leeks, cauliflower, and garlic for about 10 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
• Remove the soup from heat. Blend the soup with an immersion blender or hand mixer. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the heavy cream, and continue blending until smooth.