Lightened Broccoli and Potato Soup
This soup is a delicious and healthy substitute for other cream soups.
Makes about 10 cups
2½
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2
garlic cloves, chopped
½
medium onion, chopped
1¾
teaspoons sea or kosher salt, divided
1
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2
pounds broccoli, stems cut into ½-inch pieces, florets separated
1
pound potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
3
tablespoons sherry
4
cups vegetable stock, hot
¾
teaspoon lemon zest
3
tablespoons grated Parmesan
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and onion, with a pinch
each of salt and pepper. Sauté until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Raise the heat to
medium and add the broccoli stems, potatoes and a pinch each of the salt and pepper;
sauté 2 to 3 minutes, and then add the sherry. Let the sherry cook down until almost
evaporated. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and stir in the
florets, lemon zest, Parmesan and remaining salt and pepper. Simmer until vegetables are
tender.
Using the Cuisinart
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down motion, until ingredients are smooth and completely combined. Be sure to keep the
metal blade completely submerged while blending. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
Note: This soup is very thick, so add more stock if a thinner consistency is desired.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):
Calories 140 (39% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 5g • fat 7g • sat. fat 2g
chol. 5mg • sod. 680mg • calc. 71mg • fiber 4g
Carrot Ginger Soup
Makes about 8 cups
3
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2
shallots, chopped
3
tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger, divided
1
teaspoon sea or kosher salt, divided
¾
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2
pounds carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2
tablespoons rice vinegar
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5
cups vegetable stock
1
⁄
cup half-and-half
3
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the shallots, 2 tablespoons of
the ginger, and a pinch each of the salt and pepper. Sauté until vegetables are softened,
about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, and raise the heat to a medium/medium-high. Sauté for
2 to 3 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Add the vinegar and cook until almost entirely
evaporated. Add the stock, the reserved ginger, salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat and let simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir in the half-and-half. Using the Cuisinart
blend, using an up-and-down motion until ingredients are smooth and completely
combined. Be sure to keep the metal blade completely submerged while blending.
Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
Note: This soup is very thick, so add more stock if a thinner consistency is desired.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup):
Calories 150 (39% from fat) • carb. 20g • pro. 3g • fat 7g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 5mg • sod. 490mg • calc. 72mg • fiber 3g
Makes about 1 cup
¼
cup pasteurized liquid egg product (such as EggBeaters
1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½
tablespoon white vinegar
½
tablespoon Dijon mustard
½
teaspoon granulated sugar
pinch sea or kosher salt
pinch ground white pepper
2
⁄
cup vegetable oil
3
Put all ingredients, except for the oil, into the Cuisinart blending cup in order listed. Using
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thicken. Be sure to keep the metal blade completely submerged while blending. Gradually
add the oil, two tablespoons at a time. Continue processing with a gentle up-and-down
motion until thick, about 30 seconds longer.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
Calories 30 (96% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 2g • sat. fat 0g
• chol. 0mg • sod. 100mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 1g
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