MAKEOVER CAULIFLOWER SOUP

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Creamy soups can be soul-warming and so very satisfying, and Doris Davis's Cauliflower Soup is no exception. The Hellertown, Pennsylvania reader writes, "I received this recipe from a friend, and over the years I have served it many times and for many occasions."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 large head cauliflower (2 pounds), broken into florets
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute the celery, onion and carrot in butter for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in cauliflower and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. , In a blender, process vegetable mixture in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan. Heat over medium heat. , In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; stir into puree. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in the half-and-half, parsley, salt, dill and pepper. Heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges