Creamy Cauliflower Soup ~ Lean and Green Recipe

Creamy Cauliflower Soup 

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Vegetarian Dish

Ingredients

3 cups cauliflower florets

2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

8 oz (2 cups) reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese

Chives for garnish (optional)

Directions

1.     In a medium pot, steam cauliflower florets in about one-quarter to one-half cup of water on medium-high heat until tender.

2.     Mash cauliflower.  Add broth, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to pot, and bring to a boil.

3.     Remove from heat.  Stir in cheese/

4.     Transfer mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and puree soup until smooth.  Serve immediately.

TSFL Medifast Vegetarian Option- Per serving: 1 Lean, 3 Green, 3 condiments

Lean & Green Meal: 370 calories, 13g carbohydrates, 42g protein

Cauliflower Pizza Crust: Lean and Green!

Crust

1 c grated raw cauliflower

¼ cup egg substitute

½ cup or 2 oz 2% reduced fat 3 cheese Mexican Blend

⅛ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp basil

Toppings

¼ cup + 2 tbsp reduced fat mozzarella cheese

½ c Italian diced tomatoes, canned- less than 5g of carbs per serving

Anything else you want!

Directions

Measure out ½ c diced tomatoes and puree, set aside.

Preheat oven to 425.

Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray.

Combine cauliflower, egg beaters, cheese, garland and basil until mixed completely.

Spoon mixture on prepared pan. Use the back of a spoon to thin out and form a circle about the size of a dinner plate. The thinner the better.

Bake for 30 minutes.

Carefully flip crust over and back an additional 10-15 minutes until edges are brown and crisp.

Let cool. Add tomato sauce and toppings. Broil until cheese is melted- about 5-10 minutes.

If making multiple crusts you can wrap and freeze. When ready to serve bake 15 minutes at 425 until cheese is melted.

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