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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Hari Vena
[email protected]This soup is simply delicious. I highly recommend it!
Okasha Afzal
[email protected]This soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then just reheat it when you're ready to serve.
Muhamad Abu baker Abu baker
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add different vegetables or spices to change up the flavor.
huzaifa chando
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can do it. I'm a novice in the kitchen, but I was able to follow the recipe and make this soup without any problems.
kenaleone libingi
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, and I'm always looking for new and creative meatless dishes. This soup is a great option because it's packed with protein and flavor.
Ruuzkshzs Zgdody
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I usually have a head of cauliflower in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up before it goes bad.
Nkanyiso Mbunga
[email protected]I made this soup for a dinner party the other night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the cauliflower.
Cid Felix
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up without being too heavy.
Pagla Boys
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cauliflower, but this soup changed my mind. The cauliflower is so well-blended that it just adds a creamy texture to the soup, without being overpowering.
Misael Hernandez
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love the rich, cheesy taste of the parmesan cheese, and the cauliflower gives it a nice, creamy texture.
soupy conch
[email protected]This cauliflower and parmesan soup was an absolute delight! The flavors blended perfectly, and the creamy texture was divine. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.