Did you know that a boiled and smashed cauliflower can be a very good vegan substitute to a cheese?? Oh yes, I once tried this cauliflower soup and gave it to my sister and immediately she asked me have you added cheese to it?? it looks so cheesy and creamy..:) Now doesn't that sound interesting. Highly healthy and a low carb vegetable can easily be made to replace a cheese. This soup is again another dish to my low-carb series. This is extremely creamy, tastes great and also low in calories. Satiates your hunger and keeps you full in just 2 bowls. What more do you need for an ideal weight loss. Go ahead and try the soup right away which is so simple, comforting and tasty. This is also kid's friendly and can be given to toddlers above 1 year.
serves:2
1. soak cauliflower in water for 2 mins. If there are any worms, it would come out. Wash the cauliflower once again.
2. Saute the florets with garlic pods in olive oil for 2 mins in a pan or cooker.
3. Pressure cook for 3 whistles with 2 cups of water. Allow the contents to cool down.
4. Strain the contents and blend them at high speed in a mixer.
5. Transfer the puree to a pan. Add 1 cup of water if required depending on the consistency required for a creamy texture.
6. Add the required amount of salt and pepper and simmer the soup for 5 mins.
serves:2
Ingredients
- cauliflower florets - 1 cup
- Onion-1 (thinly sliced)
- sugar - 1 tsp
- salt - 1 tsp
- Walnuts - 1 tbsp
- Olive Oil - 1 tbsp
- Garlic pods - 4
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water - 2 cups + 1 cup
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| Sauteing of cauliflower and garlic in Olive Oil |
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| Caramelised Onions and Roasted Walnuts |
Method
1. soak cauliflower in water for 2 mins. If there are any worms, it would come out. Wash the cauliflower once again.2. Saute the florets with garlic pods in olive oil for 2 mins in a pan or cooker.
3. Pressure cook for 3 whistles with 2 cups of water. Allow the contents to cool down.
4. Strain the contents and blend them at high speed in a mixer.
5. Transfer the puree to a pan. Add 1 cup of water if required depending on the consistency required for a creamy texture.
6. Add the required amount of salt and pepper and simmer the soup for 5 mins.
Seasoning
- Heat olive oil in a pan, add onions and walnuts and roast them on low flame. Add a tsp of sugar and tsp of salt.
- Keep stirring occasionally until the onions shrink and turn in golden brown color as shown in the picture.
Serving suggestion
Add the soup to a bowl, top it with some caramelized onions and walnuts. Serve hot with toasted breads and it tastes just yummmmm. :)
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