Description
Losing weight is often seen as a difficult and frustrating journey, especially when it involves restrictive diets that leave you feeling hungry and unsatisfied. However, sustainable weight loss does not have to be about deprivation—it can be about making smarter food choices.
Ingredients
Scale
To prepare this nutritious and satisfying soup, you’ll need:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, broken into florets
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- ¼ cup chopped celery
- 1 medium leek, cleaned and chopped
- 2 ½ cups water
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon or 1 vegetable bouillon cube
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color and anti-inflammatory benefits)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Instructions
1. Cook the Vegetables:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add leek, celery, and carrot, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add cauliflower florets, water, and bouillon cube.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
2. Blend & Season:
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or leave it chunky if preferred).
- Stir in milk, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Serve & Enjoy:
- Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.
- Serve warm and enjoy this light yet satisfying meal!
Notes
- You can make the soup creamier by using coconut milk or almond milk instead of regular milk.
- For a thicker consistency, reduce the amount of water or add a small potato while cooking.
- If you like a bit of spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika.
- This soup is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: ~120 kcal
- Sugar: ~4g
- Sodium: ~450mg (varies based on bouillon choice)
- Fat: ~6g
- Saturated Fat: ~1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~12g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~4g
- Cholesterol: ~5mg (varies with milk choice)