Carrot and Cauliflower Lemon Soup recipe

Name: Carrot and Cauliflower Lemon Soup
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 3 Carrots; 300g Cauliflower; 1 Lemons; 700ml Water; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Oil; 1/4 tsp Black pepper

A smooth, sunny vegetable soup with natural sweetness from carrots and cauliflower, sharpened with lemon. It is comforting, light, and perfect for a quick vegetarian supper.

30 min · Easy · British Jump to method

Ingredients

2 servings

3 Carrots
300g Cauliflower
1 Lemons
700ml Water
1 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Oil
1/4 tsp Black pepper

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	110 kcal
Protein	2.7 g
Carbohydrates	14.5 g
Fat	5.2 g
Saturated fat	0.6 g
Fibre	4.9 g
Sugar	6.8 g
Sodium	1175 mg

Why this works

A light, vegetable-based soup that is relatively low in calories and fat, but it is very high in sodium due to the added salt.

Vitamin A from carrots. Carrots provide beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, supporting vision, skin and immune health.

Vitamin C from cauliflower and lemon. Cauliflower and lemon contribute vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports collagen formation and immune function.

High salt content. 1 tsp of added salt raises sodium markedly, making this unsuitable for those limiting salt or managing blood pressure.

Method

Chop the carrots and cauliflower into small pieces so they cook quickly.
Place them in a saucepan with water, salt, and a little oil if using. Simmer for 15-18 minutes until very tender.
Blend until smooth, adding a splash more water if needed to loosen the soup.
Stir in lemon juice to taste and serve hot.
If desired, top with a little black pepper before serving.

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