Low Fat "Cream" Of Cauliflower Soup

Name: Low Fat "Cream" Of Cauliflower Soup
Ingredients: 6 cups low-sodium chicken or 6 cups vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated; 1 1/2 lbs cauliflower, trimmed and coasely chopped (about 1 large head); 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, fine ground

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

6 cups low-sodium chicken or 6 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1 1/2 lbs cauliflower, trimmed and coasely chopped (about 1 large head)
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon pepper, fine ground

Directions

1

In a large pot, melt the butter and add 1/2 cup of the stock.
2

Add onions, garlic and nutmeg. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned, 5-10 minutes.
3

Stir in the rest of the stock and the cauliflower.
4

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until cauliflower is tender.
5

Puree until smooth and return to the pot.
6

Add evaporated milk, pepper and optional cheese.
7

Simmer briefly and ladle into warm bowls. Garnish with parsley or fresh dill or chives if preferred.