Unbelievable Fat-Free Cauliflower Soup

Reddyrat's Note:

This is a simple, healthy recipe. I couldn't believe that cauliflower and water could be so creamy and flavorful. I added curry powder after pureeing the cauliflower. You could also add chicken boullion to the water and/or fresh herbs.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 head cauliflower
• water
• 1 -1 ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon pepper (or to taste)
• curry or other spices

Directions:

1. Add cauliflower to food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
2. Transfer to a large pot and cover with water.
3. Boil until cauliflower is completely tender and there are no more floating pieces - about 30 minutes (the time will depend on the size of the cauliflower bits).
4. Take mixture back to food processor and puree until completely smooth. It's important to fully puree the the cauliflower - until it's very creamy.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding more water if necessary.
6. Serve.

Reviews

[ChandraSoleil]

Totally Guilt-Free!! Really super! I added onion, carrot and celery sauteed in a teaspoon of olive oil. I steamed the cauliflower, reserving the steaming liquid to thin the soup. I also put a little grated asiago on the side to sprinkle on top. The next day I added leftover steamed broccoli to the leftover soup - delicious! I will make again!

[joy of jess]

This recipe was absolutely, amazingly delicious! I really didn't believe I would like it but this is definitely a keeper. It's a great soup, even for those who aren't avoiding fat, etc. Btw, thank you VickyJ for pointing out the salt typo. I used just 1 tsp and it was perfect for a large head of cauliflower. I also added the freshly ground pepper prior to pureeing it & found that the soup ended up nice & spicy (yum!) If you don't like it spicy it's probably better to add the pepper after the second puree (like the recipe says). Other than those 2 changes, I made it just as described & it was fantastic. Thanks for the recipe Reddyrat!

[Sarah_Jayne]

This made for a guilt free and very warming lunch. I added some vegetable stock granules to the water and a bit of garlic powder at the end. I agree that this is the sort of recipe that is a good base that you can use to make your own. I particularly see it being good for a cold winter days and nights when you want a warm filler but can't spare the calories. Made for Healthy Choice ABC tag.