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Cauliflower and Parmesan Soup Recipe

This delicious low fat Cauliflower and Parmesan Soup combines the classic flavours of leeks, onion, cauliflower, potato and fresh parmesan cheese.

Not many people are aware of this, but Cauliflower is packed with antioxidants. Of particular interest to those with arthritis and other inflammation related illnesses, Cauliflower contains high amounts of Vitamin K and other nutrients said to decrease inflammation.

This recipe is low in fat and saturated fat.

Energy per 100g:

141kJ - 33Cal

Fat per 100g:

1.7g

Healthy Lunch Recipe: Cauliflower and Parmesan Soup Recipe

Recipe Serves:

This Recipe Serves 8.

Recipe Ingredients:

  • 1 Leek, washed and chopped
  • 2 Onions chopped
  • 1 Cauliflower (in florets)
  • 2 large potatoes
  • 1 slice short cut bacon
  • 1 Litre Beef Stock
  • 10g Olive Oil
  • 5g Pepper
  • 5g Thyme (dried or fresh)
  • 50g Fresh Parmesan Cheese (or Reggiano).

Recipe Method:

  1. In a large pot, sauté the leek and onion with the olive oil until softened, around 10 mins.
  2. Add the chopped bacon rasher and sauté for another 5 mins.
  3. Add cauliflower florets, potato and the beef stock, bring to the boil stirring occasionally. Add cracked pepper and sprinkle a small amount of thyme.  Once stock is boiling, turn down heat to a simmer until cauliflower has softened.  This should be around 15 - 20 mins.
  4. Blend the soup with a hand blender.  Once to the consistency you like add 50g Parmesan Cheese.

Recipe Nutrition Panel:

Servings per package:

8

Serving size:

253g

 

 

Average Serve

 

Average 100g

Energy

357

kJ

141

kJ

 

85

Cal

33

Cal

Protein

6.0

g

2.4

g

Fat, total

4.2

g

1.7

g

 - saturated

1.8

g

0.7

g

Carbohydrate

4.8

g

1.9

g

- sugars

3.3

g

1.3

g

Sodium

1080

mg

426

mg

Additional Comments:

Whenever using commercial prepared stock, we suggest you opt for low sodium (low salt) versions if available.

Feedback:

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If you like this recipe, you may also like these healthy recipes:

Lentil Soup Recipe
Pear and Parsnip Soup Recipe
Butternut Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Curried Apple Soup Recipe

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