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Ingredients
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4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons minced fresh sage, divided
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2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, divided, plus more for garnish
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6 cups cauliflower florets (1 medium head)
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4 cups low-sodium vegetable or no-chicken broth
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1 15-ounce can no-salt-added white beans, rinsed
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread (3 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and 1 teaspoon each sage and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cauliflower, broth, beans, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the cauliflower is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, spread bread on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining 1 teaspoon each sage and thyme.
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Puree the soup using an immersion blender (or in batches in a regular blender) until smooth. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Serve the soup with the croutons and drizzled with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkled with more thyme, if desired.
Tips
To make ahead: Refrigerate soup for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
315 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
35g | Carbs |
10g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1 3/4 cups soup & 1/3 cup croutons | |
Calories 315 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 10g | 36% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 10g | 20% |
Total Fat 16g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Vitamin A 29IU | 1% |
Sodium 432mg | 19% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.