EatingWell_Healthy_Cauliflower_Recipe_Cookbook

Cheddar Cauliflower Soup Makes: 8 servings, 1 cup each Active time: 35 minutes Total: 35 minutes Heart Health Diabetes Weight Loss Gluten Free Start your meal off with a bowl of this satisfying, easy cheesy cauliflower soup. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced and rinsed 4 cups chopped cauliflower florets (from 1 medium head) 21/2 cups low-fat milk, divided 2 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 11/2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until very soft, about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower, 2 cups milk, water, bay leaf, salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is soft, about 8 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup milk and flour in a small bowl. When the cauliflower is soft, remove the bay leaf and stir in the milk mixture. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the soup has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese and lemon juice. Per serving: 186 calories; 11 g fat (5 g sat, 3 g mono); 27 mg cholesterol; 13 g carbohydrate; 0 g added sugars; 10 g protein; 2 g fiber; 488 mg sodium; 198 mg potassium. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (45% daily value), Calcium (27% dv), Vitamin A (15% dv). Carbohydrate servings: 1 Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 low-fat milk, 1 high-fat meat