Cauliflower Soup: Trickery at Its Finest

I'm not one for disguises. Especially regarding food.

I know it's like totally a thing for moms to hide veggies inside of baked goods and burgers and smoothies and what not. That's not really how I roll.

But this Cauliflower Soup is a charade I totally support. It has the look and feel of decadent Potato Soup, but surprise, surprise, it's just 100 percent cauliflower. And celery and onion - two other lowly workhorses in the kitchen. Just a touch of butter and no cream, this recipe is beyond simple and truly delish. Who knew the humble cauliflower could be so luscious?

Top a bowl of this deliciousness with cheddar cheese and chives, and you could completely pass this off to your fam as potato soup. The thing is, the cauliflower soup has way less calories, fat and carbs than your potato variety. Here are the health stats, in case you care: One cup of pureed potato has 214 calories, 7 grams of fat, 3.1. grams of fiber and 35 grams of carbohydrates. One cup of pureed cauliflower has 142 calories, 0 grams of fat, 7 grams of fiber and 10 grams of carbohydrates. If you are on a health kick, this soup is totally for you!

Cauliflower Soup
Makes 6 servings

1 medium head of cauliflower, florets cut into 1-inch pieces (about 4-5 cups)
2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups water
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 Tbsp. flour
2 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste

To serve: Shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives

In a large soup pan, add cauliflower, celery, onion and water. Bring to a boil. Cover partially and lower heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Using a ladle or a spoon, transfer cauliflower mixture to a blender. Puree in blender until smooth.

Return the same soup pan to the stove. Add butter and heat over medium high. Once butter is melted and bubbling, add flour. Whisk to make a roux, about 2 minutes. Add cauliflower mixture and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.

Serve with cheddar cheese and chopped chives.