Red Flower Pilaf Soup

Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves organic garlic, minced
• 1 organic red onion, diced or sliced
• 1 head organic cauliflower, broken into large pieces
• 3 large organic carrots, diced
• 1 quart water or all-natural vegetable stock
• 1 bunch fresh organic red Swiss chard, chopped
• 3 cups Kashi® 7 Whole Grain Pilaf, cooked
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, cook olive oil, garlic, onion, cauliflower, and carrots on medium heat until onion is soft, stirring frequently. Add water or vegetable stock and bring to a light boil.
2. Lower heat and simmer until cauliflower and carrots are tender. Add chopped red Swiss chard, stir in cooked pilaf and cook until chard is tender, but still brightly colored. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: about 1 cup, Calories 180, Calories from Fat 25, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 260mg, Total Carbohydrate 32g, Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 5g, Protein 7g, Vitamin A 120%, Vitamin C 90%, Calcium 6%, Iron 10%