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Skinny Baked Potato Soup with Cauliflower Hack

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Make a light and creamy potato soup without heavy cream. This recipe uses cauliflower to achieve a rich texture while keeping the calorie count low for a guilt-free comfort food meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1.5 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup skim milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
  • 2 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (optional, for topping)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Add the cauliflower florets, vegetable broth, cubed potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and cauliflower are very tender.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until mostly smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until creamy. Return the blended soup to the pot.
  5. Stir in the skim milk. Heat the soup gently over low heat, but do not boil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. This step creates the creamy soup without heavy cream.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each serving with a sprinkle of shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese and sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, use less vegetable broth initially. You can always add more liquid later.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half the vegetable broth with chicken broth.
  • This recipe is naturally vegetarian and gluten free.

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