Ww 2 Pt. Pasta and Cauliflower Soup

Nif's Note:

Yum, yum, yum. That's all I can say about this tasty soup. You can also sprinkle each bowl with a bit of light Parmesan or Romano cheese. Enjoy!

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

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 6.0 cups

• cooking spray (I use olive oil in a spritzer)
• 1/2 cup carrot, cut into very small cubes
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups cauliflower florets, fresh
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 ounces small shell pasta, spinach preferred
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (I've only used dry) or 1 teaspoon basil, dried (I've only used dry)
• black pepper, freshly ground to taste

Directions:

1. Spray large saucepan with cooking olive oil spray or nonstick spray. Saute carrot and onion 3 minutes over medium heat, until just tender, stirring occasionally. Do not brown! Add cauliflower and chicken broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Stir in shells & basil and bring to a low boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until shells are just tender. Sprinkle each serving with pepper to taste.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

We do love cauliflower around here & this soup really was a hit for us! Mild, but with just right touch of herbs! Thanks for this great addition to my soup rotation! [Made & reviewed in Went to the Market recipe tag]

[BakinBaby]

The caulifolower brings a nice flavor to this soup and only 2 points, can't beat that. I didn't have any fresh basil, but I think it would have really been a nice touch. Made for holiday tag, thanks for another get recipe, nif.