Try giving your children broccoli and cauliflower soup, but add lots of bacon and cream cheese and watch the difference. They will even go back for seconds.
Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup
Making soup has to be the easiest way to get loads of vegetables into your children. Broccoli and cauliflower are from the cruciferous family (so is kale, cabbage and brussel sprouts) which are full of sulphur containing compounds and glucosinolates, which might help lower your risk of cancer.
They are full of antioxidants, vitaminCc, fibre, vitamin K, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, folate, vitamin A. They are pretty much a one stop shop for vitamins, minerals and fibre. And for only 5g carbs per bowl, this is an absolutely fabulous meal.
And for only 5g carbs per bowl, this is an absolutely fabulous meal. Make extra and freeze portions to take to work for lunch. Reheat in the microwave for a quick, nutritious, cheap lunch.
Reheat in the microwave for a quick, nutritious, cheap lunch. Serve with butter or cream cheese.
Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan and fry the bacon and garlic until just cooked.
- Add the broccoli and cauliflower that has been cut into small pieces. Stir to allow the flavours to combine.
- Add enough water to cover half the saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes covered, stirring occasionally.
- Blend to a smooth consistency with a stick blender. The smoother, the better for the children.
- If you like a creamier flavour, you can add some double creme now.
Mary wood says
Lovely soup … used 500 grams frozen broccoli, 500 grams frozen cauli and a cup (250 ml) reduced salt chicen stock with all other ingredients. Cooked on low on stovetop until veges and bacon softened and then blitzed … 6 net carbs total per serve. I got 5 250 ml serves for 5 working days. Will add 2 boiled eggs for a low carb lunch. Thanks Libby ?
Kathy says
I love your website and the recipes. I just have a problem when ingredients are listed in grams. I have a hard time converting them. Like 50 g of butter.
Stephen Cooper says
50 grams is almost close to 1/4 cup. Try looking for a gram convertor
Allisa says
Wow, just made this & it is exactly what I was craving!! Started LCHF 2 months ago & just discovered your site, you have the BEST recipes I have come across. Am just about to try the Chocolate Granola, can’t wait!! Thanks so much, absolutely love your site & recipes, the best!!! Allisa 🙂
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com says
Allis that is so kind. Welcome to DTC and I hope you enjoy trawling through all my recipes and making each and every one of them.
teagan says
Hey loves the soup idea… can i make in slow cooker??? also anymore slow cooker recipes easy ones thanks
kcouter2015 says
Thanks Libby for your wonderful recipes. Starting today with the broccoli and cauliflower bake I am going to enjoy dieting. You have made dieting so enjoyable. I am going to try everyone of your recipes. Thank You. Kathleen Couter
Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com says
Thank you Kathleen for such kind words today. I am so happy you have found DTC and my recipes are making it easier for you xxx
allinadayseating says
That sounds divine! I bet I could even get my hubby to eat it. Any idea what the carb per serving is, by chance? Thanks for the awesome recipes!
Libby at ditchthecarbs.com says
I calculated it to be 5g carbs per bowl. If you add more cream cheese on top then it is a bit more. So glad to know you’re enjoying my recipes. x
allinadayseating says
Wow that’s awesome! I can’t wait to try it!