Creamy Cauliflower Soup
By Jennifer Christman, RD LDN
Image courtesy MediFast
Prep Time
5 minutes, plus 20 minutes cook
Number of Servings
3
Recipe Source
Ingredients
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1⁄4 tsp salt
- 1⁄2 tsp garlic powder
- 1⁄2 tsp onion powder
- 8 oz (2 cups) reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- Chives for garnish (optional)
Directions
- In a medium pot, steam cauliflower florets in about one-quarter to one-half cup of water on medium-high heat until tender.
- Mash cauliflower. Add broth, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to pot, and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cheese.
- Transfer mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender), and puree soup until smooth. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
370 calories, 17g fat, 13g carbohydrates, 42g protein
Contributor
Jennifer Christman, RD LDN
Jennifer Christman is a clinical nutrition manager at Medifast.
