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Title: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on August 03, 2015, 03:26:24 am
There is no added fat, cream, potato or flour in this soup and yet it is very creamy.
This makes4 cups or 1 litre.

Ingredients
3/4 Litre of vegetable or chicken stock. ( I made chicken by steaming in the basket, the bones from a take away chook).
1/4 of a large cauliflower or 1/2 of a small one. Broken up.
3 mushrooms, sliced
1/2 a Zucchini, cubed into 1/2 inch dice
1 carrot, cubed into 1/2 inch dice
A chicken flavour cube or I used a dessertspoon of Jo's Chichen stock paste.
Cubes of cooked chicken and chopped herbs for garnish ( optional)
Black or white Pepper. I used white.

Method

Cook cauliflower in chicken stock, 15 minutes/ 100/speed 2
Zap 30 seconds, speed 9
Add cubes of vegetables, and pepper, 10 minutes/ 100/speed1 REVERSE.
Add chicken, if using. Garnish with chopped parsley and chives.

Notes
Equally nice made with veggie stock and no chicken.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on August 03, 2015, 03:29:25 am
Can use any veggies you have in Fridge.(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/02/22ffa42f1cc382a65ffcb33ebc6cbf50.jpg)
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: Cuilidh on August 03, 2015, 04:35:14 am
Sounds, and looks, lovely on a cold winter's day.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on August 03, 2015, 04:55:02 am
Marina, it is snowing and I have just had some for lunch. I have made 2 lots now. So simple and tasty.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: cookie1 on August 03, 2015, 05:27:52 am
It sounds and looks lovely. I saw tha tHobart had a bit of snow on the lunchtime news.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: mab19 on August 03, 2015, 08:45:38 am
Thanks for the recipe Chookie.  This will be the next soup I make after the pumpkin soup is all gone.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 03, 2015, 09:04:05 am
A great soup recipe Chookie. It looks delicious 8)
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 03, 2015, 02:49:56 pm
snowing...how gorgeous
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: Delightful Den on August 13, 2015, 01:26:49 pm
Made this tonight. It is delicious. I would prefer it a little thicker so next time I would reduce the water or increase the cauliflower.
 
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on August 13, 2015, 10:39:08 pm
Thanks DD. yes I sometimes add extra Cauliflower, sometimes more veggies.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: cookie1 on August 14, 2015, 06:28:56 am
We had this the other night. We all loved it.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on August 14, 2015, 07:40:53 am
We had this the other night. We all loved it.
So pleased Cookie.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: obbie on February 07, 2016, 03:14:45 am
I read this yesterday, went and made it, then blitz it.
Just gave 2 x 2 lire ice cream containers full to my neighbors up the road.

I keep making them soups as it is easy for me, and easy to eat.
I am about to make more for my Mum and Dad. :)
Thankyou ACW
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: *suzanne* on February 07, 2016, 04:46:40 am
Thanks for bumping this one Robyn
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2016, 06:37:25 am
It's a lovely soup and just what you need for the next few days Suzanne.  8) 8)   8)
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on February 07, 2016, 09:46:50 pm
Even though it has been warm we still have soup sometimes.  Such an easy health meal in the TMX.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: *suzanne* on February 08, 2016, 03:54:25 am
I always have soup regardless of the weather usually when the family are having spaghetti bolognaise
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: cookie1 on February 08, 2016, 09:23:46 am
We enjoy soup pretty well anytime too. Although not in 40+.

I'm quite fond of cold soup too. Especially pumpkin.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on February 18, 2016, 02:59:13 am
We had cold pea and mint soup recently at a friends place. Lovely.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: Cuilidh on February 18, 2016, 06:21:42 pm
Does anyone have any good (vegetarian) cold soup recipes?  I would be interested to give them a try.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on February 18, 2016, 08:20:46 pm
Marina, I will see if I can get the recipe for the cold pea and mint soup.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2016, 04:52:28 am
Marina a couple of my favourite cold soups are Pumpkin and Potato and Leek. I just make the normal recipe and serve it cold.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: past94x on March 19, 2016, 11:49:15 am
Thank you. Can't wait to try.
Chicken soup is supposed to be so good for you.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on March 20, 2016, 07:35:51 pm
Whenever we have roast chicken, I save the bones and boil them up in the TMX and save the broth. Usually freeze it.  I always have a chicken stock available for soup.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: Cornish Cream on March 23, 2016, 07:34:27 pm
I made this tonight.Its delicious.Not so thick as your photo Chookie,I was probably a bit mean with the cauliflower.LOL I added peas instead of courgette.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on March 24, 2016, 09:52:20 am
Yes,bCC. The amount of Cauliflower does make a difference.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 03, 2016, 07:10:05 pm
I made this for our dinner tonight adding the chicken pieces.I did use a whole head of cauliflower to make it lovely and creamy.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: judydawn on June 04, 2016, 12:56:18 am
I'll have to try this one next time I make soup. It sounds and looks delicious.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: cookie1 on June 08, 2016, 01:02:23 pm
We love it Judy.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on June 09, 2016, 09:14:40 pm
I'm going to make this again today. Good soup weather and good way to get my veggies.
Glad you all enjoy it.  ;D
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: mab19 on June 10, 2016, 02:15:38 am
We enjoy this soup too.  I love how it is nice and creamy without any cream.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: judydawn on June 10, 2016, 03:08:36 am
I've made the stock for it this morning and will finish it off later today. Can't wait to try it Chookie.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: JulieO on June 10, 2016, 04:11:44 am
Sounds delicious  :)
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: judydawn on June 10, 2016, 10:12:25 am
I really enjoyed this soup Chookie, I added 2 cloves confit garlic to mine.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on June 10, 2016, 11:10:48 am
Glad you enjoyed it Judy.  Can't have enough garlic in winter.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: Delightful Den on June 18, 2016, 10:46:41 am
I made this soup again. THis time I started with half an onion which I chopped with 3 mushrooms to hide them from DW. I sauteed these in a little butter and EVOO. I also used raw chicken instead of cooked. I added the raw chicken with the cubed vegetables and cooked for 10 minutes at 100 reverse speed 1.

Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on June 18, 2016, 02:18:29 pm
DD, sounds good. Love it when people improvise .
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: EmeraldSue on June 19, 2016, 01:35:34 pm
I made this recently too. I did a large batch in my pressure cooker. I made it all in the pressure cooker as I made the  stock first with leftover roast chicken, and then just kept going with the rest of the recipe. It made enough to put some in my parents fridge when they got back from their holiday and for our dinner too.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on June 19, 2016, 09:09:28 pm
ES, what a good idea. How did you mash up the Cauli to get the creamy base?
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: thermilover on June 19, 2016, 11:29:36 pm
Thanks Chookie for this wonderful recipe. I made this last friday and it tasted yumm but was watery as I probably didnt get the cauli and water ratio right :D I made Isi's portuguese rolls to go with it and hubby loved the combo, will surely be making it more this winter, and I like the fact that the soup just does not have anything fatty, perfect on your tummy :)
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on June 20, 2016, 10:40:19 am
Thermilover, your comment about the watery nature of the soup is interesting as I made it recently and followed my recipe, I also found it watery.
I thought next time I would double the Cauli.
I noticed another member used a whole Cauli. I am wondering if the size of the Cauli has something to do with it.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: judydawn on June 20, 2016, 11:17:08 am
It certainly would make a difference Chookie. I used a good half of a large cauli and mine was thick enough.  Perhaps if you make it again (or anyone else for that matter) you could weigh the cauli to make it easier for others to get the right thickeness.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: thermilover on June 20, 2016, 10:35:04 pm
Exactly what i wanted to say Judy! Probably next time who ever makes can measure, and if it ends in a creamy texture, can update us :) But Chookie, it was still yumm :D
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on June 21, 2016, 06:56:11 am
Thanks girls.  I think that some of the problem is that I fiddled with the well known Cauli soup from the 5.2 diet.   I thought, " must get those 5 serves of veggies a day. ". I then thought, " add a bit if chicken to balance the carbs with protein". Must keep fiddling.,
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: cookie1 on June 28, 2017, 02:01:33 pm
I picked up 2 caulis for $3.50 yesterday so made this soup with some of one of them. It is lovely.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: achookwoman on June 28, 2017, 10:34:03 pm
Cookie, good to get a bargain with the cauliflower. I have been making this soup a lot as it is low carb and I use the bones from a roast chicken to make the stock. It really is a meal. I add some of the roast chicken in also.
Title: Re: Creamy Vegetable ( chicken ) soup. Low Carb.
Post by: cookie1 on June 29, 2017, 04:00:08 am
DH has decided he isn't into smooth soup at the moment so I'm going to make this again today. It's perfect for the cool days. WA cool, not the cool many of you have.