Cauliflower-Cheddar Soup

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Cauliflower-Cheddar Soup

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Celebrations, by Nava Atlas, page 178

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Potatoes Soups And Stews

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons canola oil

1 cup finely chopped onions

2 medium celery stalks -- diced

4 medium potatoes -- peeled

and cut Into 1/2-inch dice

1 medium head cauliflower -- finely chopped

Light Vegetable Stock or water

(see separate recipe)

1 teaspoon curry powder

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 cup low-fat milk or soymilk -- or as needed

up to 1 1/2 cups

2 cups loosely packed grated reduced-fat cheddar

cheese

OR cheddar-style soy cheese

1 1/2 cups thawed frozen peas

2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

OR 2 teaspoons dried dill

1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary

salt and freshly ground pepper -- to taste

 

8 to 10 servings

 

For anyone coming in from the cold, this is a soothing treat.

 

Heat the oil in a large soup pot. Add the onions and celery and saute over

moderate heat until the onions are golden. Add the potatoes, cauliflower

and enough water or stock to barely cover. Stir in the curry and

mustard. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until all the vegetables

are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat.

 

With a slotted spoon, transfer half of the solid ingredients to the

container of a food processor. Process until smoothly pureed. Stir back

into the soup pot with the remaining soup. Add just enough milk to achieve

a slightly thick consistency. Return to low heat and bring to a gentle

simmer. Sprinkle the cheese in a bit at a time, stirring in each batch

until melted (soy cheese will not melt as completely as dairy

cheese). Stir in the peas and dill and simmer over low heat for 10

minutes, stirring occasionally.

 

Adjust the consistency with more milk if necessary and season to taste with

salt and pepper. Let stand several hours, then heat through before serving.

 

Calories: 214, Carbohydrate: 22 g, Total fat: 8 g, Cholesterol: 19 g,

Protein: 11 g, Sodium: 216 mg

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