A delicious and healthier version of cream of carrot soup.
Light and Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup
Ingredients
- 1 medium-large yellow onion chopped
- 2 medium carrots large-grated
- green onion to taste, chopped
- 1/2 cauliflower head rough-chopped
- extra virgin olive oil to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion, carrots and green onions in drizzle of olive oil, 5-7 minutes or until onions are translucent.
- Add chopped cauliflower and salt and pepper to taste, combine.
- Add water (700 mL/3 cups or so), cover and simmer on medium-low heat 20 minutes making sure cauliflower is tender.
- Strain and set apart some of the vegetable broth, then using an immersion blender, purée vegetables, adding broth back a little at a time to desired consistency. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with topping of choice, such as chopped fresh herbs or whole grain croutons.
