Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 09-29-2011, 03:48 PM   #1  
Native Texan
Thread Starter
 
islandchick1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 1,068

S/C/G: 270/231.5/140

Height: 5'2"

Arrow AHHHHHH Yummy Cauliflower Soup for Fall

At last!!! The looooooong hot summer is gone here in Texas! It just about wore me out

So now it's time for some yummy cauliflower soup. I went shopping today and got the ingredients for that, some egg/sausage/bacon quiche (I make mine in individual cupcake holders ) and I am also going to make some delicious Thai cabbage stir fry this weekend. I love cooking inside or out in the Fall
It just puts me in a haaaaaappppppy mood

PLUS since starting back on Atkins on September 14, 2011 I've lost 18 lbs.!
It's been 2 weeks and 1 day today.

Last edited by islandchick1; 09-29-2011 at 03:49 PM.
islandchick1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-29-2011, 04:04 PM   #2  
Jiggle, BE GONE WITH YOU!
 
dietcokehead98's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Colorado
Posts: 806

S/C/G: 256/185/170

Height: 5'6

Default

Wait a sec-
you've lost 18lbs in 2 weeks?!! Holy cow, that's amazing! Congrats!

And I'm in deep south Texas (south padre island) and it's still 99 degrees here, so no fall soup for me...yet!

I make my cabbage soup as thick as a potato soup, with lots of cheese. Sometimes I throw in bacon bits....it's sooo good.

Congrats on your success and here's to so much more!
dietcokehead98 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-29-2011, 04:16 PM   #3  
Native Texan
Thread Starter
 
islandchick1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 1,068

S/C/G: 270/231.5/140

Height: 5'2"

Default

Thanks so much I'm pretty stoked about it. This is my 3rd time on Atkins. I just really had to get into the right mind set to do this. My job is really high stress and I had totally went off Atkins and gained 28 lbs in the process. I'm still at the high stress job, but just decided to take control of my life again. I think part of this initial success is due to the amount of water I'm drinking and that there is a lot of walking and lifting in my job, so the physical activity is higher than before. I turn 50 in Feb. and I am sure wanting to be at 175 by then
I go to SPI pretty frequently with my kids. I am in Fort Worth now, but I am originally from Galveston. Nice to meet you and good luck with your weight loss
Judy

Last edited by islandchick1; 09-29-2011 at 04:17 PM.
islandchick1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-29-2011, 04:18 PM   #4  
Native Texan
Thread Starter
 
islandchick1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 1,068

S/C/G: 270/231.5/140

Height: 5'2"

Default

Oh and BTW, I would be interested in your cabbage soup recipe if you share
islandchick1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-29-2011, 05:48 PM   #5  
Senior Member
 
fitbyforty's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 740

S/C/G: 185/168/150

Height: 5'8

Default

I would like that cauliflower soup recipe as well please
fitbyforty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-29-2011, 06:20 PM   #6  
Native Texan
Thread Starter
 
islandchick1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 1,068

S/C/G: 270/231.5/140

Height: 5'2"

Default

Sure! My pleasure. Now I used leeks but you can use green onions as well.
Islandchick's Cauliflower Soup with Leeks

2 celery stalks...diced
1/2 c. butter
1 clove of garlic...minced
3 leeks diced (Use the white tops and about a third of the green bottoms.....minced. You can also use green onions instead of the leeks. If I do that, I use almost all of the green part as well.)
1 head of cauliflower (stalk and leaves removed; cut it into 4 quarters to help it cook faster.)
2 1/2 TBPS of olive oil
1 can of chicken broth
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 to 3 cups of water.
1 8oz bag of the cheese of your choice. (I use the finely shredded 4 blend Mexican cheese.)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I put the cauliflower on to boil for about 20 minutes; leave it in quarters.
While that's boiling, I sautee the leeks (or onions), garlic and celery in the olive oil...takes about 10 minutes or so.

I drain the cauliflower but save about 2 cups of the water. *I put the cauliflower and the water I boiled it in into my blender and mix it up really well. The consistency should be like a watered -down mashed potatoes. I pour that mixture into the pan I boiled the cauliflower in. I add the sauteed veggies, the chicken broth, the butter, the extra water, the heavy whipping cream and stir. When it is nice and hot and mixed well, I add the whole 8 oz.bag of cheese. Since this is feeding serveral people, I don't worry about using all 8 ozs. of the cheese. I stir in the cheese until it's melted completely. I use salt and pepper to taste and add some additional garlic and onion POWDER to taste. You just won't believe how awesome this tastes on a cold winter day

*Note: If you have an immersion blender, it's made to handle hot foods. If you're using a standard blender, you may want to cool the cauliflower/water mixture quickly before blending it. I just set the pot on a layer of ice I've created in my sink for a few minutes. Sometimes hot liquids in a blender will "blow up," leaving you with food and liquid all over your kitchen.

Last edited by islandchick1; 09-29-2011 at 06:21 PM.
islandchick1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-29-2011, 06:22 PM   #7  
Senior Member
 
fitbyforty's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 740

S/C/G: 185/168/150

Height: 5'8

Default

Thank you.
fitbyforty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-29-2011, 06:24 PM   #8  
Native Texan
Thread Starter
 
islandchick1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 1,068

S/C/G: 270/231.5/140

Height: 5'2"

Default

You're welcome!
islandchick1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-30-2011, 10:19 AM   #9  
Jiggle, BE GONE WITH YOU!
 
dietcokehead98's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Colorado
Posts: 806

S/C/G: 256/185/170

Height: 5'6

Default

I meant to write cauliflower soup, not cabbage! I'm so sorry. I had cabbage on the brain. I have some in my fridge and I was thinking of sauteeing it with bacon and onion and serving it as a side dish. My husband put the big ka-bosh on that, let me tell you.
Cauliflower soup!
dietcokehead98 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-30-2011, 10:38 AM   #10  
Ham 'n CheeseHead!
 
Squeeker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 33

S/C/G: 215/215/145

Height: 5'6"

Default

Wow, that cauliflower soup sounds good!! I'm only in my first week, so I'm sticking to the basics yet....but that recipe is going to be one to try later on! Congrats on your success so far, and keep it going!
Squeeker is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:38 AM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.