You’ll love this creamy and satisfying chilled soup. It adds a pop of bright color to any meal, plus a whole lot of delicious flavor.
Yield: 6cups
Prep Time: 20 minutesmins
Cook Time: 20 minutesmins
Total Time: 40 minutesmins
Ingredients
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
1medium leek, sliced (about 1 ½ cups)
½large yellow onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
2stalks celery, (about ¾ cup sliced)
3clovesgarlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
¾teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonground black pepper
½small head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 2 cups)
2cupslow sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth*
20ouncesfrozen peas
2cupspacked baby spinach leaves
6tablespoonsnonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt*, optional
6tablespoonsjulienned fresh basil
Ingredient Details to Know
*To keep this recipe vegan and dairy-free, choose vegetable broth and leave out the yogurt!
Instructions
In a medium pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the leek, onion, celery, and garlic to the pot, and season with the salt and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until vegetables become translucent and softened.
Add the cauliflower and broth, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot, and cook the soup for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is very soft and fork tender. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the frozen peas and baby spinach, allowing the spinach to wilt and the peas to defrost from the residual heat.
Using an immersion blender, traditional blender or food processor*, puree the soup until smooth, or until it reaches the consistency you desire. Transfer the pureed soup to a large pitcher or bowl to chill in the fridge. (Alternatively, this soup is also delicious warm). Ladle into bowls and serve with a dollop of optional Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of julienned fresh basil.
Notes
*If using a blender or processor, work in batches, and be careful not to overfill.
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.