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Ingredients
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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3 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced, divided
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1 medium head cauliflower, chopped
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground turmeric
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for garnish
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4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
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½ cup half-and-half
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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6 tablespoons whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
Directions
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Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup leeks; cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried leeks to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.
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Transfer the leek oil to a large Dutch oven. Add the remaining leeks; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in cauliflower, coriander, salt, turmeric and pepper. Add broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the cauliflower is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a blender (in batches, if necessary). Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape (use caution when blending hot liquids). Place a clean towel over the opening. Process until smooth, about 45 seconds. (Alternatively, use an immersion blender to puree the soup in the pot until smooth, about 3 minutes.)
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Return the soup to the pot; stir in half-and-half and lemon juice. Divide among 6 bowls; top each with 1 tablespoon yogurt and some of the fried leeks. Sprinkle with pepper, if desired.
To make ahead
Refrigerate soup (without garnishes) for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
194 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
17g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size about 1 cup | |
Calories 194 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 6g | 12% |
Total Fat 13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
Vitamin A 1649IU | 33% |
Sodium 350mg | 15% |
Potassium 555mg | 12% |
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.