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Creamy Cauliflower-Asparagus Soup is for Soup.

Creamy Cauliflower-Asparagus Soup takes several minutes to prepare.

Creamy Cauliflower-Asparagus Soup takes several minutes to cook.

Creamy Cauliflower-Asparagus Soup makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Cauliflower-Asparagus Soup are:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sliced leeks, rinsed (white and light green parts only)
3 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth
3 cups water
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 cups asparagus pieces
2 tablespoons brown rice
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
3/4 cup light cream or half-and-half

Here is how you make Creamy Cauliflower-Asparagus Soup:

Makes 8 3/4 cups; serves 8 to 101. In a 4-quart pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the leeks; cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the broth and water and bring to a boil.2. Add the cauliflower, asparagus, and rice and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.3. Stir in the salt, lemon rind, sage, nutmeg, and red pepper.4. Place a third of the soup in a bender or food processor container fitted with a steel blade. Cover and process until pureed. Repeat with remaining soup.5. Return soup to pot and stir in the cream or half-and-half. Cook over low heat until heated through.6. Serve with a dollop of yogurt in each bowl, if desired.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MAEINBELGIUM.

The nutritional information for Creamy Cauliflower-Asparagus Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 65.3

• Total Fat: 2.2 g
• Cholesterol: 1.9 mg
• Sodium: 693.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 9.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
• Protein: 2.9 g

The dietary needs meet for Creamy Cauliflower-Asparagus Soup is Vegetarian