ROASTED CAULIFLOWER & RED PEPPER SOUP

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When cooler weather comes, soup is one of our favorite meals. I developed this recipe for my husband and me. I wanted it to be a healthier version of all the cream-based soups out there. After a bit of trial and error, this is the keeper. -Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium sweet red peppers, halved and seeded
1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 7 cups)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin side up. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins are blistered, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Change oven setting to bake; preheat oven to 400°., Toss cauliflower with 2 tablespoons oil; spread in a 15x10x1-in. pan. Roast until tender, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove skin and seeds from peppers; chop peppers., In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook until golden and softened, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, rosemary and paprika; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in stock. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened., Stir in cauliflower and peppers. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pot. Stir in milk and remaining seasonings; heat through. If desired, serve with cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little stock or milk if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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