Cream of Cauliflower Soup with Saffron Recipe

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Cream of Cauliflower Soup with Saffron
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Directions:

  1. Combine 2 cups water and 2 cups low-salt chicken broth in medium saucepan.
  2. Bring mixture just to simmer.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Add saffron threads.
  5. Cover and steep 20 minutes.
  6. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-low heat.
  7. Add chopped onions and sauté until very tender but not brown, about 10 minutes.
  8. Add cauliflower pieces; stir to coat.
  9. Add saffron broth.
  10. Bring to simmer over high heat.
  11. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until cauliflower pieces are tender, about 20 minutes.
  12. Working in batches, puree cauliflower mixture in food processor until smooth.
  13. Transfer cauliflower puree to large saucepan.
  14. Stir in half and half and bring to simmer.
  15. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  16. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving.) Ladle soup into bowls.
  17. Garnish with sliced fresh chives and serve.
  18. Makes 6 first-course servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 152.76 Kcal (640 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.18g 16%
Cholesterol 26.46mg 9%
Sodium 74.93mg 3%
Potassium 526.95mg 11%
Total Carbs 12.49g 4%
Sugars 4.4g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.33g 13%
Protein 5.38g 11%
Vitamin C 58.5mg 97%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 81.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 42.07 Kcal (176 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.8g 16%
Cholesterol 7.29mg 9%
Sodium 20.64mg 3%
Potassium 145.14mg 11%
Total Carbs 3.44g 4%
Sugars 1.21g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 13%
Protein 1.48g 11%
Vitamin C 16.1mg 97%
Calcium 22.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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