NICHOLE'S CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER SOUP

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A wonderfully light but filling soup. Perfect on a cold night with a loaf of sourdough bread.

Provided by Nichole Phillips McVicker

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 medium red potatoes, cubed
ΒΌ cup olive oil
3 stalks celery, diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups skim milk
1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 cup grated, reduced fat Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Place potatoes on prepared baking sheet. Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir celery, carrots, onion, and garlic into the hot olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir chicken broth and milk into vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. Add cauliflower to vegetables and chicken broth mixture. Reduce heat to medium and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir potatoes, chicken, and Parmesan cheese into vegetables and broth; simmer until chicken is heated and cheese is melted, 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1055.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Md Jayead
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also low in calories and fat, so it's a great choice for those who are watching their weight.


Md Faruf
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The flavors in this soup are amazing. The chicken and cauliflower are the perfect combination and the spices give it a really nice depth of flavor.


rD mooD2
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This soup is like a warm hug on a cold day. It's so comforting and satisfying. I love to curl up with a bowl of this soup and a good book.


Eldin Peder
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This soup is perfect for parties or potlucks. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.


Kabeer Ghouri
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables and even different types of meat. It always turns out great.


Angle Lillian
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. It's also very affordable to make, which is a big plus for me.


Hatem Farrag
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This soup was so easy to make and it was ready in no time. I love that I can throw everything in the pot and let it cook while I do other things.


Kaimu Tali
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes and this one fits the bill. The soup was light and flavorful and I felt good about serving it to my family.


Ronnie Candelaria
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I love cauliflower soup and this recipe did not disappoint. It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I added a little extra garlic and it was perfect.


Timothy Ruff
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This soup was a hit with my family! The cauliflower added a nice creamy texture and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.