How To Cook Cauliflower and Pea Cream Soup

Ingredients

1 medium cauliflower, cored and chopped small

1 stalk celery, chopped

2 scallions, chopped

1 medium white onion, chopped

5 cups water

2 cups peas

1 tbsp white miso

1 tsp dried dill

1 tbsp fresh parsley

1 tsp dried basil

¼ tsp dried sage

2 tsp butter

Salt

Method

·       Bring water to boil in saucepan.

·       Add onion, celery, cauliflower, miso and salt.

·       Simmer covered for 10 minutes.

·       Add peas, parsley, basil, and sage.

·       Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

·       Remove cover, and cool slightly.

·       Puree in blender or food processor until creamy.

·       Return to heat.

·       Add butter, and stir as you reheat

·       For a thicker soup, keep two cups of vegetables from the broth before pureeing and add to soup.   

Health Benefits of Cauliflower and Peas

Cauliflower

·    Cauliflower contains omega three fatty acids, which is good for your brain.

·    It also contains beta-carotene, which protects the body against free radicals that are the cause

     of degenerative diseases.

·    It contains vitamins C and K, vitamin B1, folic acid, riboflavin and niacin.

   

Peas

·    Peas contain antioxidants that protect the cells from free radical damage, which are the cause of 

     early aging.

·    Peas are low in fat. Strengthen the immune system, anti cancer, and protect against diabetes.

·    Peas contain vitamin C, E, beta-carotene, vitamin B1, B6, B3, B2, choline, vitamin K, folic acid, and omega 3 fatty acids and omega 6 fatty acids, as well as potassium, zinc, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, and fiber.

·    Peas also contain anti-inflammatory properties which lower the risk of inflammatory diseases, arthritis and osteoporosis.

     Vitamin K help to build strong bones, good for your brain, protects the heart, and help with the clotting of the blood.