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French Cream of Cauliflower soup - Recipe

Winter months brings about the best of the season brassicas like cauliflower and broccoli. Cauliflower is mild in taste which means it can be paired with stronger flavoured ingredients , perfect to use in soups. In this recipe, cauliflower, onions and garlic are slowly simmered in salted butter, blitzed, and followed by a swirl of creme fraiche which provides a ‘tang’ to balance out the creaminess.
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PREP TIME: 10mins
COOKING TIME: 60mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large onion peeled, sliced finely
  • 1 large 1kg cauliflower, florets sliced finely
  • 4 large garlic cloves finely sliced
  • 60 g salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon fine good salt
  • 2-4 tablespoons creme fraiche
  • 600 ml vegetable stock

INSTRUCTIONS 

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over a medium heat until foamy, add a splash of water ( about 4 tablespoons) along with the cauliflower, garlic, salt and onions, cook, covered for 15 minutes until the veggies are soft but have not taken on any colour.
  • Add enough stock to just cover the veggies (between 500/600ml) and gently simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
  • While the soup is simmering, you can go ahead and make the topping if you like.
  • After 15 minutes of simmering, whizz the soup until creamy and smooth.
  • Start by adding 2 tablespoons of creme fraiche to the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, adding more creme fraiche if you prefer. Season with nutmeg, salt and white pepper.
  • To serve, ladle the soup into warmed bowls and sprinkle over the chopped chives. Enjoy!

Recipe by Adre's Kitchen