CAULIFLOWER AND PARMESAN SOUP
Soup fit for a king (and his mistress) Cauliflower is inextricably linked with the Comtesse du Barry, a favourite mistress of King Louis XV of France. Interestingly, cauliflower is known as the "faux-potato" in several low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets. This parmesan-flavoured cauliflower soup is a wonderful dish to have to hand during the busy Christmas season when guests are popping in. If you prefer it with more of a kick, use blue cheese instead of parmesan, or stir in a good pinch of garam masala. To dress it up for pre-Christmas entertaining, strew the top with a few matchsticks of smoked salmon, or with crisped slices of pancetta and toasted almonds. Or, if you want to be very Comtesse du Barry about it, slip in a couple of seared sea scallops at the last minute, then serve it with a dollop of crème fraîche and a spoonful of caviar. ENJOI!
Provided by Ashlin
Categories Stocks
Time 45m
Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Peel and dice the potato. Bring the water or stock to the boil, salt it well and cook the potato and cauliflower for 15 minutes.
- Trim the leeks and finely slice them. Melt the butter in a frying pan and gently cook the leeks until softened. Tip the leeks into the cauliflower and potato mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Use a potato masher to crush the vegetables in the pan, or purée half the soup in a blender and return to the pan. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Add the parmesan and nutmeg, stirring gently. Taste for salt and pepper, scatter with parsley and chives, and serve.
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Bwoi Trigger
t72@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is so good! The flavors are perfect.
Samir Pariyar
sp67@gmail.comI've never had cauliflower soup before, but this was amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.
Engy Hatem
engy-h@yahoo.comThis soup is delicious! I highly recommend it.
Marcia Robinson
m.robinson87@aol.comThis soup is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again.
Amna Orakzai
o.a93@aol.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my favorite cauliflower soup recipe.
Epresvi zanbanga
epresvi.z@yahoo.comThis soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so comforting and filling.
Saqib Balouch
balouch-s67@hotmail.comI made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky eater son ate it all up.
Piper Official
piperofficial76@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!
Zaibi Gee
z.g@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this soup was surprisingly good. The parmesan cheese really mellows out the cauliflower flavor.
Jayden Hernandez
h_j96@hotmail.comThis soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that it's healthy too.
Shane Sciongay
shane57@yahoo.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover cauliflower.
KittyCraft
kittycraft@gmail.comThis soup is so creamy and flavorful. I love the roasted cauliflower flavor.
Abd Elrahman Ali
aali27@gmail.comI made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
meek mike
mmike@yahoo.comThis is my go-to soup recipe when I'm looking for something quick and easy. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Justin Doherty
doherty13@aol.comThis soup is amazing! The cauliflower and parmesan flavors meld together perfectly. I served it with a side of crusty bread for dipping.
Ifeanyi Worlu
w_ifeanyi42@aol.comI love this soup! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I like to add some chopped bacon or sausage for extra flavor.
Steve Kebati
kebati.s@gmail.comThis soup was a hit! It was creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. I added a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes for some extra heat. Will definitely be making this again!