Velouté Garden Soup
A velvety, herb-infused soup with roasted vegetables, parmesan, and golden broth — enriched with protein and silky texture from konjac and cauliflower. It’s deeply comforting yet light on carbs, ideal for chilly days or an elegant starter.
Servings 6 bowls (≈ 1¼ cups per serving)
Calories 150kcal
Ingredients
- Roasted Vegetable Base
- 1 small head cauliflower cut into florets (~400 g)
- 1 medium zucchini chopped
- 1 small yellow onion quartered
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
- Broth & Blend
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup grated parmesan or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
- ½ tsp konjac root powder or 1 tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Optional: 2 tbsp heavy cream or coconut cream for extra richness
- Optional: 1 scoop unflavored collagen or plain protein powder
Instructions
- Roast the Vegetables
- Preheat oven to 400°F (convection 375°F). Toss cauliflower, zucchini, onion, and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
- Blend
- Transfer roasted vegetables to a high-speed blender or pot with an immersion blender. Add broth, water, parmesan, thyme, onion powder, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth.
- Simmer & Thicken
- Pour blended soup into a pot over medium heat. Stir in konjac powder (whisk well to avoid clumps).
- Simmer gently for 5–10 minutes until thickened and silky. Add optional cream or protein at this stage.
- Adjust & Serve
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or herbs. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil, parmesan, or fresh herbs on top.
Notes
Golden Velouté Garden Soup — Nutrition Facts (Per Serving, 1 of 6)
Nutrient
Amount
Calories
150 kcal
Total Fat
9 g
Saturated Fat
2.5 g
Sodium
400 mg
Total Carbs
10 g
Dietary Fiber
4 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Net Carbs
6 g
Protein
9 g (more if adding protein) 📦 Storage & Make-Ahead
Amount
Calories
150 kcal
Total Fat
9 g
Saturated Fat
2.5 g
Sodium
400 mg
Total Carbs
10 g
Dietary Fiber
4 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Net Carbs
6 g
Protein
9 g (more if adding protein) 📦 Storage & Make-Ahead
- Refrigerated: 4–5 days
- Frozen: Up to 2 months
- Reheat: Stir well over low heat; add splash of broth if thickened
- Golden Dolci sandwich rolls or croutons
- Roasted nuts or seeds on top for crunch
- Crispy parmesan crisp garnish
