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Vegan Cauliflower and Potato Soup

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Vegetarian cauliflower soup

This vegetarian and vegan recipe for cauliflower and potato soup is very low in fat and is a low-calorie vegetarian recipe. Using vegetable broth, vegan margarine and bay leaves to add flavor instead of butter gives this low-fat vegetarian soup recipe just two grams of fat per serving.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp vegan margarine
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 potato, diced
  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • dash nutmeg
  • grated soy cheese (optional)
  • green onions, chopped (optional)

Preparation:

In a large soup or stock pot, sautee the onion and garlic in the vegan margarine for 3 to 5 minutes, or until onions are soft.

Add the potato and cauliflower and cook for a few more minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the vegetable broth and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Cover and allow to cook for 25 - 30 minutes.

Remove the bay leaves, then transfer soup to a blender and puree. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and re-heat if needed. Top with grated vegan cheese and green onions, if desired.

Makes four servings.

Nutrition Facts:
Without soy cheese, this recipe provides approximately:
Calories: 100, Calories from Fat: 19
Total Fat: 2.1g, 3%, Saturated Fat: 1.7g, 8%
Cholesterol: 0mg, 0%
Sodium: 607mg, 25%
Total Carbohydrates: 14.7g, 13%
Dietary Fiber: 3.1g, 12%
Sugars: 3.6g
Protein: 6.2g
Vitamin A 1%, Vitamin C 69%, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%, Based on a 2000 calorie diet

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