Creamy Roasted Cauliflower and Parmesan Soup
Goat Cheese and Cranberry Salad
Ingredients
- 1 (12-oz) pkg cauliflower florets
- ½ onion, cut into thin wedges
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ¾ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1½ Tbsp butter
- 1½ Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup half-and-half
- ½ (32-oz) carton low sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1½ Tbsp pesto
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss together cauliflower, onion, garlic, oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread mixture on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast 20 to 22 minutes or until browned and tender.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add flour, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in half-and-half and broth; bring to a simmer, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring.
- Process roasted cauliflower and 1 cup of broth mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth, scraping sides are needed. Or use an immersion blender.
- Stir pureed cauliflower mixture into remaining broth mixture. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in cheese until melted.
- Swirl pesto into soup just before serving.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ Tbsp butter
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ (5-oz) pkg spring mix
- 3 Tbsp olive oil vinaigrette
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries
Side Dish Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs, and cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes or until toasted.
- Toss together spring mix, vinaigrette, cheese, cranberries, and toasted breadcrumbs.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
330
|
192
|
522
|
| Fat (g) | 23 | 13 | 36 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| Protein (g) | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| Carb (g) | 19 | 18 | 37 |
| Fiber (g) | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Sodium (mg) | 789 | 176 | 965 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 9 | 9 |
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