Cauliflower Soup Fit For Life

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6-7
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 6 -8 scallions, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 medium cauliflower, cored and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder (optional, i don't use it)
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried savory or 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg (optional, i don't use it)

Recipe

• 1 in a heavy soup kettle, melt butter. add oil. add onion, scallions, and garlic. add celery and cauliflower. add seasonings. mix well and cook, uncovered, over medium heat for several minutes, stirring frequently.
• 2 add chicken broth. bring to a boil. simmer, covered, over medium heat for 15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. remove cover and cool slightly.
• 3 puree in small increments in blender until smooth and creamy. i leave small chunks of cauliflower.
• 4 reheat adding fresh ground nutmeg, if desired.