French Cream of Cauliflower soup - Recipe

Product Code: French Cream of Cauliflower soup - Recipe
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Description

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.

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!