MaryPat’s Creamy Apple, Carrot & Cauliflower Soup

MaryPat’s Creamy Apple, Carrot & Cauliflower Soup

MaryPat is at it again! MaryPat is a member of my private FB Community Support Group and she posts the most gorgeous photos of her meals. In case you didn’t see her last post, check out her Turkey Cilantro Enchilada Soup.

Here’s MaryPat’s latest creation — a creamy soup made from apples, carrots, cauliflower and a few spices. This soup may be served hot or cold (MaryPat gives her thumbs up especially on the cold version) and is approved for all cycles. If you’re planning on eating this for a meal, you may want to consider eating for lunch as it does have some fruit in it.

Here’s the recipe. Enjoy!

MaryPat’s Creamy Apple, Carrot & Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

1 sweet onion

4 gloves garlic, finely chopped

2 teaspoons Olive Oil

1 Apple, peeled, cored and chopped

1 pound package baby carrots

1 Medium Head Cauliflower, core and cut florets or 1 package of florets

1 32 oz Vegetable Broth

3 Laughing Cow Triangles (flavor of your choice) or 3/4 cup non or low fat cream cheese

2 teaspoons Parmesan Cheese

Nutmeg to taste

Ginger to taste

Salt and pepper, to taste

Greek yogurt, garnish

Chives for garnish

Cilantro for garnish

Directions

In a large pot, sauté sweet onion and garlic with 2 teaspoons olive oil on medium heat.

Add the chopped apple and sauté until caramelized. Set aside.

In another pot, boil baby carrots and cauliflower florets in water until tender.

When vegetables are tender, strain carrots and cauliflower and add to your onion, apple, and garlic mixture.

Add one box of vegetable broth to your mixture and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and use an immersion blender or process in a blender or food processor until mixture is smooth.

Return mixture to soup pot and add three Laughing Cow triangles or cream cheese for creaminess and Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and ginger.

Top with dollop of Greek yogurt, chopped chives and cilantro.

Yields 6-8 Servings

Approved for all cycles.

Photos courtesy of MaryPat C. Make sure you check out MaryPat’s Facebook Page for her business, Beyond Necessity Gifts.

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site