Name: Cheddar Cauliflower Soup
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced and rinsed; 4 cups chopped cauliflower florets (from 1 medium head); 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk, divided; 2 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon white or black pepper; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Cheddar Cauliflower Soup

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Start your meal off with a bowl of this satisfying, easy cheesy cauliflower soup.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings, 1 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Vegetarian High Calcium Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Pregnancy Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced and rinsed
4 cups chopped cauliflower florets (from 1 medium head)
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk, divided
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white or black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring, until very soft, about 5 minutes. Add cauliflower, 2 cups milk, water, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is soft, about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup milk and flour in a small bowl. When the cauliflower is soft, remove the bay leaf and stir in the milk mixture. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the soup has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

185	Calories
11g	Fat
13g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 185
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 10g	19%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 5g	24%
Cholesterol 26mg	9%
Vitamin A 746IU	15%
Vitamin C 29mg	32%
Folate 58mcg	14%
Sodium 482mg	21%
Calcium 273mg	21%
Iron 1mg	5%
Magnesium 24mg	6%
Potassium 320mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.