HEALTHY CREAM OF SPINACH SOUP (NO CREAM!)

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This heart-healthy soup gets its creaminess from cauliflower instead of high fat cream. Substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth and it becomes vegetarian.

Provided by Jean R

Categories     Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb cauliflower
1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Remove the green leaves from the cauliflower, remove the stem and chop the florets coarsly.
  • Wash the spinach well, dry in a towel or salad spinner and chop coarsely.
  • In a stock pot, heat the oil over medium heat and add the garlic, cook for just 30 seconds.
  • Add the cauliflower, broth and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the spinach and cook another 5 minutes, until the spinach is wilted and the cauliflower tender. Mix in the mustard and thyme.
  • Using a hand-held immersion blender, puree the soup in the pot until smooth.
  • Add pepper and additional salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 1291.6, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 9.8

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