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Genius Cauliflower Soup From Paul Bertolli
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372 Reviews
Gloria
June 19, 2022
What a waste of time.No flavor. Not inedible, but now I have to make a meal that has taste and substance. Look elsewhere....
Marden
December 30, 2021
Just made this favorite recipe again for the umpteenth time. I usually follow exact directions but today since our family is battling the flu, I added a whole bulb of garlic to the steaming cauliflower. Hoping the medicinal properties of the garlic will speed the healing along. The flavor is still mild and absolutely delicious!
Julie B.
December 30, 2021
I love this soup. I often top it with truffle oil (not too much!) and it's just so warm and cozy on a cold night. It's simple, yes, but therein lies the beauty. It's a wonderful expression of cauliflower. Follow the recipe - I can't imagine using any sort of stock, I think it would take away from the pure taste. I have tried substituting leeks and shallots for the onion, and decidedly prefer using a sweet white onion, which compliments but doesn't overwhelm the cauliflower. So easy to make too. An absolute winner.
Cheryl Z.
October 29, 2021
I was dubious, but if you follow these directions faithfully this soup is superb.
judy
September 18, 2021
after reading reviews, made with no sodium aded vegetable broth. I also ALWAYS use the green from the cauliflower--actually my favorite part. if I can get to a farmers market, I try and get one that hans't been trimmed yet. Anyway, this was delicious. But I think would have been too subtle flavor with only water. thanks.
Mary
September 1, 2021
Made this as close to recipe as I ever do. It was good and I used as a soup base. It's a blank slate with the mild flavor and can accommodate many additions either lumpy like veggies or finer like curry powder/spices. It's also fine as a classic first course if you entertain that way. I don't.
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July 7, 2021
I am not sure if my tastes are just very different from many of the reviewers. I found the soup very watery and not very tasty. Rather than throw it out. I had some small pieces of cheese in the frig (gruyere and and some swiss I think) I chopped them in small pieces and let them melt into the cheese) That along with some onion powder worked for us.
Dianne J.
July 7, 2021
Use more cauliflower and leave out a cup or more of the water. Also, some fat croutons on top with a drizzle of olive oil improves things. We love this soup. It’s so simple.
keithcancook
February 3, 2021
I have made this as written several times,and then I started to tweek it.
Added leeks,grated peeled apples...then blended,I have put Paquin chili,pancette,curry powder,Parma rind,poached shredded chicken...all made the soup even better..endless posdibilities
Added leeks,grated peeled apples...then blended,I have put Paquin chili,pancette,curry powder,Parma rind,poached shredded chicken...all made the soup even better..endless posdibilities
Martha F.
February 2, 2021
I was doubtful that this soup could be as good as the reviews rate it. It's just tooo simple and has very few spices. But I made it as written and to my great surprise, it's subtly delicious! And it's so simple to make. It's magic that there is such favor from such few ingredients. I will be making this recipe often -I highly recommend trying it - as written.
Ann
October 18, 2020
Fantastic soup. I was skeptical, given the limited ingredients and my propensity to roast vegetables first, but decided to try the recipe as written. It is delicious and so easy to make. Using purple cauliflower yields a beautiful color. A drizzle of olive oil on top with a few sautéed florets and it is food photography worthy!
ckyatl
October 6, 2020
Easy to make and delicious. Followed recipe and at the end added 1/2 tsp. of mushroom "better than bullion". Creamy and rich, my whole family loved it.
Bluerroses
April 11, 2020
Stellar! I've made this twice. The first time, I made a gorgeous soup with purple cauliflower to celebrate lesbian friends' engagement. Tonight, I made a double batch for my husband and I and for a friend with cancer. It was simple, elegant and satifying. Note: I neglected to leave the top off for the 20 minute cooking segment. It didn't hurt the soup at all. Also, at the end, I added quite a bit of salt and a tablespoon of white miso, which balanced the flavor..
Marden
March 25, 2020
This soup is most delicious, creamy and gentle flavored. I followed this genius recipe exactly and it is truly wonderful!👍
Marden
March 25, 2020
This soup is most delicious, creamy and gentle flavored. I followed this genius recipe exactly and it is truly wonderful!
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