Cauliflower soup recipe for weight loss | cauliflower soup recipe without cream

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth can be healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola is budget-friendly.

chives

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: parsley

Green onions offer a similar flavor and are often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add cauliflower florets and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.

Stir in heavy cream, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.

Return to heat and warm through, about 2-3 minutes.

Adjust seasoning as needed and add lemon juice for brightness.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped chives.

Cooking Techniques

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