Healthier Potato and Cauliflower Soup

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This recipe is the result of my desire to lighten one of my favorite comfort foods: potato soup. Cauliflower adds bulk and nutrition while the potato keeps the strong flavor of the cauliflower from overwhelming the dish.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
11
Yield:
11 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 cups chopped cauliflower

  • 4 cups fat-free chicken broth

  • 4 cups water, or more as needed to cover

  • 3 cups diced potatoes

  • 10 cloves garlic, smashed

  • 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme, or to taste

Directions

  1. Stir cauliflower, chicken broth, water, and potatoes together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and stir in garlic, salt, white pepper, and thyme. Cover pot and simmer until potatoes and cauliflower are soft, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.

  2. Mash potato and cauliflower mixture using an immersion blender or potato masher until pureed.

  3. Bring pureed soup to a simmer; cook until consistency is smooth and flavors are blended, about 30 minutes. Adjust salt, pepper, and thyme to taste.

Cook's Note:

The soup may look watery after mashing, but cooking it further really allows the ingredients and flavors to combine and the consistency to improve; don't skip this step!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

58 Calories
0g Fat
11g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 11
Calories 58
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 795mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 30mg 34%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 329mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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