Slow-Cooker Creamy Cauliflower Soup

  Lunch

I love indulgent cream soups but not the fat that goes along with them, so I came up with a healthier version. The velvety texture of this cauliflower soup makes it feel so rich, and the spicy kick warms you up in a flash.

Slow-Cooker Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours
YIELD: 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium head cauliflower (about 1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 3 teaspoons dried celery flakes
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 cups water
  • 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions and croutons

Instructions

  • 1. Place first 10 ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add water; sprinkle milk powder over top.
  • 2. Cook, covered, on low until cauliflower is very tender, 6-8 hours. Remove bay leaf. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 80 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.

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