Cauliflower-Leek Potage Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
7 cups cauliflower florets (about 2 1/2 lb)
1 1/2 tbsp butter, divided
cooking spray
3 cups thinly sliced leek (about 2 large)
1/4 tsp sea salt
2 (14-oz) cans vegetable broth, divided
1/8 tsp white pepper
dash of ground nutmeg
4 tsp minced fresh chives

Directions:

Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a Dutch oven, and stir in juice. Add cauliflower, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Melt 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add leek and salt; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 minutes or until tender (do not brown), stirring occasionally. Combine leek and cauliflower.
Place half of cauliflower mixture and 1 cup broth in a blender; process until smooth. Pour puréed mixture into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining cauliflower mixture and 1 cup broth.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat in Dutch oven. Cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add cauliflower puree and remaining broth. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in pepper and nutmeg. Sprinkle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon chives.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	80.8 Kcal (338 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.32g	4%
Cholesterol	5.8mg	2%
Sodium	158.72mg	7%
Potassium	501.61mg	11%
Total Carbs	12.86g	4%
Sugars	4.44g	18%
Dietary Fiber	3.6g	14%
Protein	3.69g	7%
Vitamin C	73.9mg	123%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	53.5mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	42.66 Kcal (179 kJ)
Calories from fat	11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.22g	4%
Cholesterol	3.06mg	2%
Sodium	83.8mg	7%
Potassium	264.82mg	11%
Total Carbs	6.79g	4%
Sugars	2.35g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.9g	14%
Protein	1.95g	7%
Vitamin C	39mg	123%
Iron	0.4mg	4%
Calcium	28.2mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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