Delene's Mama's Depression-Era Cauliflower Soup
Carbs: 14g
“[I] grew up with cauliflower soup…mom grew up in the Depression and could cook lots of things with cauliflower.”
Submitted by Delene, member of the MCT2D Patient Advisory Board.
Stovetop or microwave friendly.
PREP TIME
5 mins
COOK TIME
30 mins
COURSE
Lunch
Ingredients
- 1 Large Head Cauliflower OR
- 20 oz Frozen cauliflower florets (optional)Can sometimes find at Dollar stores
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1 12 oz can Evaporated Milk
- 1-2 cup Unsweetened almond milk or regular milkCan sometimes find at Dollar stores
- 1 tsp Garlic powderCan find at Dollar stores
- 1 tsp Onion powderCan find at Dollar stores
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cheddar or Parmesan cheeseGrated on top as garnish
- Green onionsSliced, on top as garnish
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions
Cut your head of cauliflower into quarters.
Place in pot with 3 cups water and steam until soft and cooked through.
Microwave Instructions
If using frozen steamable cauliflower, prepare in microwave using package instructions.
Strain water from cooked cauliflower.
Mix Instructions
Add butter, evaporated milk, almond milk, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Use a masher to puree the ingredients to a chunky soup, or pour mixture into a blender for a smooth and creamy soup.
Warm the soup through on stovetop or microwave.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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