HEALTHIER POTATO AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

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This recipe is the result of my desire to lighten one of my favorite comfort foods: potato soup. Cauliflower adds bulk and nutrition while the potato keeps the strong flavor of the cauliflower from overwhelming the dish.

Provided by Lee Crowell

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups chopped cauliflower
4 cups fat-free chicken broth
4 cups water, or more as needed to cover
3 cups diced potatoes
10 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme, or to taste

Steps:

  • Stir cauliflower, chicken broth, water, and potatoes together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and stir in garlic, salt, white pepper, and thyme. Cover pot and simmer until potatoes and cauliflower are soft, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mash potato and cauliflower mixture using an immersion blender or potato masher until pureed.
  • Bring pureed soup to a simmer; cook until consistency is smooth and flavors are blended, about 30 minutes. Adjust salt, pepper, and thyme to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, Sodium 795.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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