Best 8 Cream Of Cauliflower Soup With Saffron Recipes

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP II

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes and carrots and cook 5 minutes more. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower, cover, reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Puree in batches in a blender or food processor, or in the pot using an immersion blender. Return to low heat and stir in milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and sherry. Heat through. Serve garnished with parsley.

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER AND STILTON SOUP

Steps:

• Separate 3/4 cup of the cauliflower florets and place them in a pan of boiling water. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse under cold water, and set aside for garnish.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, leek and celery. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add potato, chicken broth, uncooked cauliflower and sherry. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally until potatoes and cauliflower are tender. Remove from heat.
• Puree the cauliflower mixture in batches using a food processor or blender, and transfer to a soup pot over medium-low heat. I like it smooth but still with little tiny bits in it. Season with white pepper, black pepper and salt. Stir in the milk and cream, then crumble in the Stilton cheese. Heat through, but do not boil.
• Ladle into bowls, and garnish with cauliflower pieces and chopped fresh parsley.

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH SAFFRON

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups water and 2 cups low-salt chicken broth in medium saucepan.
• Bring mixture just to simmer.
• Remove from heat.
• Add saffron threads.
• Cover and steep 20 minutes.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-low heat.
• Add chopped onions and sauté until very tender but not brown, about 10 minutes.
• Add cauliflower pieces; stir to coat.
• Add saffron broth.
• Bring to simmer over high heat.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until cauliflower pieces are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Working in batches, puree cauliflower mixture in food processor until smooth.
• Transfer cauliflower puree to large saucepan.
• Stir in half and half and bring to simmer.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving.) Ladle soup into bowls.
• Garnish with sliced fresh chives and serve.
• Makes 6 first-course servings.

SAFFRON ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the saffron, coriander, garlic, shallot and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until the shallot is translucent and the oil turns yellow, about 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower, lemon juice and 1/3 cup water. Increase the heat to medium high and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower turns yellow and the water has mostly evaporated, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast, stirring halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and golden, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and sprinkle with parsley.

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Cut leeks in half lengthwise. Wash to remove dirt. Pat dry and thinly slice crosswise.
• 2. Heat the oil with the butter in a heavy pot over low heat. Wilt the leeks and celery with leaves until softened, 10 minutes; add garlic during the last 5 minutes.
• 3. Stir in the curry powder and ginger, and cook over very low heat to permeate the vegetables, 1 minute.
• 4. Add the broth, lemon juice, and cauliflower florets. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the cauliflower is very tender, 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
• 5. Purée in a food processor until very smooth, adding half-and-half through the feed tube. Add extra broth for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

WINNING CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots, celery and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Add cauliflower, broth, parsley, salt and pepper, basil and tarragon. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk and whipping cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Add to cauliflower mixture. Cook until thickened, stirring frequently, 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Garnish with tarragon if desired.

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. , Add cauliflower; simmer for 2 minutes. Add the milk and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in sherry if desired. Garnish with chives.

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER AND CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in large saucepan, saute onion until tender.
• Stir in cauliflower and chicken broth.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer 12-15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
• Combine flour and milk (shake together in a jar).
• Add to saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens.
• Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until melted.
• Add pepper and parsley to taste.
• Serve with croutons.