Winter

Cauliflower Soup

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March  7, 2011
4
2 Ratings
  • Serves 6-8 as a first course
Author Notes

I love soup and stews, especially in the cold months. I created this when I received multiple heads of cauliflower in my CSA. I get really excited when I break out my favorite kitchen tool---the immersion blender. —mcms1974

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 leeks, white and light green only, chopped
  • 1 large shallot, chopped
  • 1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2-3/4 cups skim milk
  • 8-10 leaves basil, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
Directions
  1. In a 6 quart pot melt the butter over medium. Add the leeks and shallots and saute unitil softened, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken broth and cauliflower to the pot. Bring to boil then reduce to simmer. Simmer with the lid on for 20-25 until the cauliflower is very tender.
  3. Puree the soup using an immersion blender until very smooth. Add 1/2 cup milk. Use an additional 1/4+ milk if soup is too thick.
  4. Season with salt, pepper and basil. Lastly, stir in the romano cheese.
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1 Review

koechin
koechin February 18, 2012
loved your soup! my husband who prefers cold soups (even in winter - but we are in southern california) ate his cold while i enjoyed mine warm with ciabatte bread cheesy croutons instead of sprinkled pecorino. thanks.