Soup: Roasted Cauliflower Broccoli Soup

Pure comfort food on a cold wintery day.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Roasted Cauliflower Broccoli Soup

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

1 head large cauliflower
2 cups chopped broccoli
10 cloves garlic
1 tbsp butter
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 stalks large celery
1 large carrot
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp flour
3 fl oz dry white wine
1/2 cup water
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup fat free half and half
1/2 tsp leaves dried thyme

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400° F (200° C). Toss chopped cauliflower, broccoli and garlic with the olive oil, and roast for 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large pot or dutch oven. Add the celery and carrot and saute for about 10 minutes.

3. Whisk in the salt, pepper, paprika, thyme and flour and continue to cook for 2 minutes.

4. Add the wine and water, whisking to combine with the flour mixture.

5. Slowly add the broth and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

6. Add the cauliflower, broccoli and garlic to pot. Using a stick blender, puree well. Remove from heat and stir in half and half.

7. Top with bacon bits or serve with crusty bread or crackers.

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