Creamy Cauliflower Soup

a creamy bowl of soup
Prep Time: 
5 minutes, plus 20 minutes cook
Number of Servings: 
3
Recipe Source: 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 14 tsp salt
  • 12 tsp garlic powder
  • 12 tsp onion powder
  • 8 oz (2 cups) reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • Chives for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. In a medium pot, steam cauliflower florets in about one-quarter to one-half cup of water on medium-high heat until tender.
  2. Mash cauliflower. Add broth, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to pot, and bring to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese.
  4. Transfer mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender), and puree soup until smooth. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Info: 
370 calories, 17g fat, 13g carbohydrates, 42g protein

Contributor

Jennifer Christman, RD LDN

Jennifer Christman is a clinical nutrition manager at Medifast.