A Clean Soup Recipe: Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup

What’s better than an easy-to- make meal? How about an easy-to- make meal that is also healthy and kid-approved? That’s what this decadently creamy carrot and cauliflower soup delivers in every bowl – something for the whole family to genuinely enjoy.

Not only is this easy soup recipe a great comfort food, but it’s incredibly clean eating as well. From beginning to end, each ingredient is packed with nutritional benefits and incredible flavour. Plus, you can double or triple the recipe and freeze entire batches in mason jars to make life even easier.

NUTRIENT SNAPSHOT ABOUT CARROTS

– Orange carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which the body makes vitamin A from. We all know they promote eye health, but they also aid in digestion, weight control, and contain silicon which promotes skin and nail health – yep, they are even good for your toe-nails!

– Eating carrots raw daily can reduce the risk of cancers of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and prostate. Plus the essential oils they carry protect against parasites.

– The green carrot tops are rich in chlorophyll, protein, minerals, and vitamins. You can use small amounts in salad, as a garnish or brew into a tea.

– Purple carrots have extra antioxidants that may benefit arthritis and heart disease.

– It’s best to buy loose carrots rather then those in plastic bags and consume them pretty quickly so they don’t lose their beta-carotene content.

CREAMY CARROT AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Serves approx 4
Time: 35 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6 stalks Green Onion (chopped)
5 Carrot (medium size, chopped)
1 head Cauliflower (chopped into florets)
6 cups Water, Bone Broth or Vegetable Broth
2 tsps Dried Thyme
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 cup Parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add the green onions and sauté until softened. Add the carrot, cauliflower, water or broth, thyme, sea salt and black pepper.
2. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 20 minutes then add in the parsley and stir until wilted. Turn off the heat
3. Puree the soup using a blender or handheld immersion blender. (Note: If using a regular blender, be careful! Ensure you leave a space for the steam to escape.) Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
4. Ladle into bowls and enjoy!

Bonus Tip!
Stick a few small carrots sticks a day in your kids lunch box to help strengthen and clean their teeth. Regularly eating carrots may also help encourage lower jaw development and minimize over crowded teeth.

A Clean Soup Recipe: Creamy Carrot and Cauliflower Soup
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 6 stalks Green Onion (chopped)
  • 5 Carrot (medium size, chopped)
  • 1 head Cauliflower (chopped into florets)
  • 6 cups Water, Bone Broth or Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tsps Dried Thyme
  • ½ tsp Sea Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ cup Parsley
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add the green onions and sauté until softened. Add the carrot, cauliflower, water or broth, thyme, sea salt and black pepper.
  2. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 20 minutes then add in the parsley and stir until wilted. Turn off the heat
  3. Puree the soup using a blender or handheld immersion blender. (Note: If using a regular blender, be careful! Ensure you leave a space for the steam to escape.) Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Ladle into bowls and enjoy!

 

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