Trim the broccoli and cauliflower and chop coarsely. The core of the cauliflower and the

broccoli should be used too. Save a few tiny florets of broccoli to add later.

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sizzle until it smells

fragrant. Add the broccoli, cauliflower, stock and salt. Bring to a boil, turn down and

cook at a lively simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Puree in batches in a food processor or blender - a blender works best for this - with the

mustard and tarragon add the broccoli florets and season to taste. Thin with stock or

water if the soup is too thick. Add the cream if desired.

Cabbage and Tofu Soup

Note: Makes 4 servings. Total Carbohydrates: 30. Delicious If you like a Chinese flavor,

add the sesame oil. For a Southeast Asian flair, and my favorite, garnish with the

cilantro, green onions, chilies and a squeeze of lime. Taking a trick from Vietnamese

beef noodle soup, the boiling soup can be poured over extremely thinly sliced raw beef.

The heat of the soup will cook it through.

Ingredients:

cups chicken stock

/4 lb. daikon radish, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1/4-inch slices fresh ginger

sea salt

/2 lb. Chinese cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped

/2 lb. soft tofu, sliced

chopped cilantro, green onions, chilies and fresh lime wedges if desired

a few drops of sesame oil, if desired

In a large pot, bring the chicken stock, daikon and ginger to a boil. Season lightly with

salt. Turn down to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes until the daikon is tender. Add

the cabbage, return to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Add the tofu and heat through.

Adjust the seasoning and serve.

Pisano Egg Drop and Parmesan Cheese Soup

Note: Serves 4 Total Carbohydrates: 2 . So each serving is less than a gram of

carbs.You can add cooked chicken cut into bite-sized pieces to this soup if you want

something a bit more hearty. This is very good with a thin slice of lemon floating on top.

Ingredients:

cups chicken stock or broth

Salt and pepper

eggs

Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Healthy Low Carb Recipes