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Paying attention to one’s health is a big issue. This is because we want to live our lives with less restriction as possible and how will we do that if our bodies themselves are the ones restricting us. We are not allowed to do much physical work because we tire easily, we cannot go out because we could easily get sick with the bad weather, and we cannot taste any fatty and tasty goods because of our bad health.

The Cauliflower shows that going green really mean going healthy. It promotes and strengthens the body because similar to its cousins, like broccoli, it is composed of abundant vitamins and minerals that would help boost our well being.

The common compositions of a cauliflower are Vitamin K which is needed by the body to aid in formation of prothrombin which is used for effective blood clothing plus its essential for the liver to function normally.

The importance of it is stressed in maintaining vitality and longevity. Vitamin B6 is needed as a catalyst in essential chemical reactions while folate is a vitamin that helps produce red blood cells and helps protect DNA from damage that may lead to cancer. There are also minor minerals like calcium and magnesium that help stabilize the body.

The most abundant vitamin in cauliflower, one which when the body lacks could lead to continual weakness and in severe cases scurvy, is vitamin C. It serves as an anti oxidant that keeps the immune system strong, keeps the cells intact, and maintains healthy teeth, healthy gums, and evens out the blood channels.

Just a few servings of the vegetable and all the needed elements required to keep the whole body up and going are supplied. This is something even supplements are not able to compare to.

This shows that cauliflower can truly change the wealth of your health.

How to make simple Cauliflower Soup? It can be done with just a little effort.The highlight here is the ginger-in three forms, fresh, ground, and crystallized. The cauliflower gives the soup body and creaminess without adding any actual cream. This recipe makes 8 servings. Follow the simple directions:

SIMPLE CAULIFLOWER SOUP

INGREDIENTS :

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
One 21/2-pound cauliflower head, trimmed and broken into small florets
1/4 cup minced peeled fresh ginger
1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest, plus additional for garnish
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, preferably white pepper
4 cups (1 quart) vegetable broth
2 cups plain yogurt (regular, low-fat, or fat free)
2 tablespoons honey

DIRECTIONS :

Heat a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat. Add the canola oil, then the onion. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes.
Stir in the caulifl ower fl orets and minced fresh ginger; cook, stirring often, until very aromatic, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the crystallized ginger, orange zest, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, then stir in the broth, scraping up the browned bits on the pan’s bottom.
Bring to a simmer; then cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer slowly until the cauliflower is very tender, about 30 minutes.
Working in batches as needed, pour the contents of the pan into a large food processor fitted with the chopping blade or into a large blender. Process or blend until smooth; turn off the machine to occasionally scrape down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is incorporated. Pour the puree back into the saucepan. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to puree the soup in the pan.
Whisk in the yogurt and honey; bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly. Ladle into bowls; if desired, grate a little orange zest over each serving.

Variations:

Substitute unsalted butter for the canola oil. Add up to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper with the ground ginger. For a brighter taste, substitute 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest for the orange zest.

Curried Ginger Soup:

Add 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder with the ground ginger.

Follow this directions carefully. Hope you like this unique soup recipe and Bon Apetit.

As a soup lover, I always feel one can’t have too many soup recipes.  I am not a big meat eater–just simply don’t like the taste of most meats–so I love a good soup that isn’t meat based.  Assuming there are others out there like me, I am choosing to share a good soup recipe that is begetable based and doesn’t involve meat.  This recipe for Broccoli-Cauliflower Soup produces a delicious rich, creamy soup.  With the broccoli, cauliflower, onion and chicken-flavored bouillon, you can eat and enjoy this soup without getting a mouthful of meat.  I like it with a rustic crusty bread.  However, if you still want meat, it is perfect to serve with a sandwich on the side.  This soup also makes a great appetizer course.  This soup is also okay for diabetics as it has half as many proteins as carbs.

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SOUP

1 1/2 cups water

1 pkg (10-oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

1 pkg (10-oz) frozen cauliflower, thawed

1/3 cup chopped onion

2 tsp chicken-flavored bouillon granules

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp cornstarch

3 cups fat-free milk, divided

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

In a small Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine water, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, and bouillon granules.  Cover pan and bring to a boil.  Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.  (Do not drain.)  Stir in garlic powder.  Process vegetable mixture in blender (will have to do in batches) until mixture is smooth.  Return mixture to pan.  Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup of the milk, stirring until smooth.  Stir cornstarch mixture into the vegetable mixture.  Add the remaining milk, salt and pepper to the vegetable mixture; stirring well.  Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.

15 one-half cup servings.  Per serving: 35 calories, 6 g carbs, 3 g protein

Enjoy.