This soup is creamy, comforting and full of good nutrition!
Diets: dialysis, early stages of CKD, diabetes
1 tbsp cooking oil
4 medium leeks, tops removed, chopped
12 oz bag of frozen, whole cauliflower
2 celery stocks, chopped
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
6 cloves of garlic (whole or chopped)
1 tsp Herbs de Provence spice mix
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp onion powder
3 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 cup half and half
½ cup cooking wine
3 bay leaves
1 tbsp fresh dill
dollop of sour cream (optional)
fresh parsley (optional)
1Heat oil in pot on medium/high heat. Add vegetables, garlic, ginger, and spices and let cook for about 5-10 minutes (until the vegetables are wilted),
2Add vegetable broth, half and half, cooking wine and bay leaves.
3Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 30 minutes. Add dill.
4Puree using an immersion blender or putting soup into a blender. Blend until smooth.
5Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a dash of parsley (optional).
Note: This recipe is suitable for many people with chronic kidney disease. However, your type of treatment and other health concerns may make it unsuitable for your particular diet. Check with your doctor to make sure it’s OK for you.
Ingredients
1 tbsp cooking oil
4 medium leeks, tops removed, chopped
12 oz bag of frozen, whole cauliflower
2 celery stocks, chopped
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
6 cloves of garlic (whole or chopped)
1 tsp Herbs de Provence spice mix
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp onion powder
3 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 cup half and half
½ cup cooking wine
3 bay leaves
1 tbsp fresh dill
dollop of sour cream (optional)
fresh parsley (optional)
Directions
1Heat oil in pot on medium/high heat. Add vegetables, garlic, ginger, and spices and let cook for about 5-10 minutes (until the vegetables are wilted),
2Add vegetable broth, half and half, cooking wine and bay leaves.
3Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 30 minutes. Add dill.
4Puree using an immersion blender or putting soup into a blender. Blend until smooth.
5Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a dash of parsley (optional).
