Golden Cauliflower Soup in 25 Minutes
2 votos | 521 views
1 evaluación | 0 comentarios
You might also like
Evaluaciones
21 de Octubre de 2015
I love the simplicity and freshness of this recipe and the implement of turmeric. Thanks for sharing.
%20gluten%20free%20recipes%20that%20taste%20good%20and%20can%20be%20made%20quickly%20on%20my%20blog.%20With%20this%20hearty%20soup,%20you%20simply%20saut%C3%A9%20the%20cut%20up%20vegetables%20in%20a%20saucepan%20and%20then%20add%20water%20and%20broth%20and%20cook%20for%20about%2015%20minutes%20until%20the%20cauliflower%20is%20tender.%20Puree%20with%20an%20immersion%20blender,%20top%20with%20some%20almond%20milk,%20or%20(coconut%20milk%20or%20cream%20for%20low%20carbers)%20%20and%20enjoy!%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWhat%20gives%20this%20soup%20it's%20golden%20color?%20Turmeric!%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWhat%20is%20turmeric%20and%20why%20is%20it%20so%20healthy?%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ETurmeric%20is%20a%20spice%20that%20is%20worth%20adding%20to%20your%20diet.%20If%20you%20are%20not%20familiar%20with%20it,%20it%20looks%20like%20fresh%20ginger%20when%20it%20grows%20(%20sound%20in%20Whole%20Foods%20Mkt)%20,%20except%20that%20the%20inside%20is%20bright%20orange/yellow.%20It%20is%20most%20commonly%20ground%20into%20a%20powder%20and%20sold%20in%20the%20spice%20isle%20of%20most%20supermarkets%20and%20Asian%20Indian%20ethnic%20stores.%20Turmeric%20is%20the%20spice%20that%20gives%20mustard%20it's%20bright%20yellow%20color.%20It%20has%20a%20mild%20bitter%20taste%20that%20seems%20to%20disappear%20in%20soups%20and%20other%20hot%20liquids.%20It%20is%20felt%20to%20have%20anti-inflammatory%20effects%20on%20the%20body%20which%20again%20is%20important%20for%20health.%20Many%20studies%20suggest%20that%20inflammation%20contributes%20to%20diseases%20including%20Alzheimer%20disease.%20In%20villages%20in%20India%20where%20they%20use%20turmeric%20daily%20in%20their%20food,%20Alzheimer%20and%20dementia%20is%20non%20existent.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAuthor:%20Judee%20Algazi%20from%20Gluten%20Free%20A-Z%20Blog%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPrep%20Time:%20%2010-15%20minutes%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ECook%20Time:%20%2015%20minutes%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ESoup:%20Gluten%20Free,%20Vegan,%20Fast%20and%20Easy%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EIngredients:%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EDirections:%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ESpray%20a%20wide%20deep%20saucepan%20with%20cooking%20spray.%20Add%20the%20garlic,%20onions,%20and%20celery%20and%20saute%20for%20a%20few%20minutes,%20then%20add%20the%20cauliflower,%20the%20turmeric,%20(%20salt%20optional)%20,%20black%20pepper%20and%20continue%20to%20saute,%20stirring%20until%20everything%20is%20coated.%20Add%206%20cups%20of%20water,%20(2%20cups%20more%20if%20you%20used%20a%20really%20big%20cauliflower)%20%20bring%20to%20a%20boil,%20turn%20heat%20down%20somewhat%20but%20more%20than%20a%20simmer%20and%20allow%20to%20cook%20covered%20for%205%20minutes%20.%20Remove%20the%20cover%20and%20allow%20to%20cook%20another%205%20minutes%20uncovered.%20Add%20vegetable%20(%20or%20chicken%20broth%20if%20you%20desire)%20and%20cook%20uncovered%20at%20a%20medium%20heat%20for%205%20more%20minutes%20until%20the%20cauliflower%20is%20very%20tender%20and%20beginning%20to%20fall%20apart.%20Using%20an%20immersion%20blender,%20puree%20.%20Serve%20with%20some%20low%20calorie%20unsweetened%20almond%20milk%20(%20or%20coconut%20milk%20or%20half%20and%20half%20for%20low%20carb)%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThe%20cauliflower%20is%20tossed%20with%20the%20turmeric%20in%20this%20photoThis%20soup%20and%20the%20cauliflower%20has%20already%20cooked%20down%20before%20I%20added%20the%20brothHow%20I%20Make%20This%20Soup%20Even%20Easier%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EIt%20can%20be%20made%20in%202%20stages%20if%20time%20is%20a%20pressing%20issue%20(%20you%20have%20twin%20babies,%20a%20new%20baby%20and%20other%20children,%20work%20too%20many%20hours,%20are%20exhausted,%20burned%20out,%20etc).%20I%20suggest%20cutting%20up%20your%20vegetables%20(%20onion,%20garlic,%20celery,%20cauliflower)%20the%20night%20before.%20It%20should%20only%20take%20about%2010-15%20minutes%20to%20prep%20the%20veggies%20(%20depending%20on%20your%20experience)%20then%20you%20can%20just%20assemble%20the%20soup%20the%20next%20day%20and%20allow%20it%20to%20cook%20for%20about%2015%20minutes.%20A%20bowl%20of%20fresh,%20nutrient%20dense,%20hot%20soup%20will%20nourish%20you,%20relax%20you,%20%20and%20help%20you%20feel%20better.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EMy%20Notes:%20I%20think%20that%20adding%20some%20low%20calorie%20almond%20milk%20adds%20a%20nice%20flavor%20to%20the%20soup%20and%20coconut%20milk%20or%20cream%20(%20if%20you%20eat%20low%20carb)%20is%20amazing!%20In%20addition,%20I%20added%20a%20few%20shakes%20of%20Trader%20Joe's%2021%20Salute%20(%20a%20salt%20free%20herbal%20seasoning)%20to%20the%20soup.%20All%20of%20my%20recipes%20are%20gluten%20free,%20vegetarian,%20or%20vegan.%20**%20you%20can%20substitute%202%20small%20fingers%20of%20fresh%20turmeric%20for%20the%20teaspoon%20of%20powdered%20turmeric%20in%20this%20recipe%20HOWEVER,%20I%20must%20warn%20you%20that%20the%20bright%20yellow%20turmeric%20stains!%20Don't%20get%20it%20on%20your%20clothes%20AND%20it%20stained%20my%20immersion%20blender.%20Yup%20,%20the%20head%20is%20now%20yellow!!%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EI%20Will%20Be%20Linking%20this%20recipe%20to%20my%20Daily%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EBlog%20Carnival%20List%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPin%20It%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPlease%20leave%20a%20comment%20so%20I%20know%20you%20stopped%20by.%20Scroll%20down%20to%20the%20end%20of%20the%20post%20and%20click%20on%20comments.%3C/p%3E){kind=link}