CAULIFLOWER AND SWISS CHARD GRATIN
This festive, elegant dish sidesteps the heaviness of traditional gratins by relying on puréed cauliflower instead of cream for a rich texture. Hints of cardamom and two kinds of cheese provide a gentle complexity that doesn't mask the flavors of the winter vegetables.
Provided by Paul Berglund
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, add milk and cardamom pods and bring to a simmer over high heat, 2-3 minutes. As soon as milk reaches a simmer, immediately turn off heat and let steep, 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare chard for sautéing: Separate the stems from the leaves by cutting around the stems. Gather the stems together, then trim and discard the bottoms. Finely chop stems and set aside. Use a paring knife to peel away the onion skin, then cut onion in half. Remove the root end, then thinly slice into half-moons. Set aside. Peel garlic, trim the ends, then thinly slice. Place the chard stems, onion, and garlic into a heavy-bottomed pot. Add olive oil and a pinch of salt, then turn heat to high. Stir and sauté vegetables over high heat until they begin to sizzle. Turn heat to low and sweat the vegetables until they are soft and the onions are translucent, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
- Blanch cauliflower: Cut away and discard cauliflower leaves, and trim the stems (set the stems aside for later). Slice cauliflower top into several large chunks, and cut half of the chunks into small florets. Heavily salt the boiling water ("just a little shy of ocean water"), then add the florets. When the water comes back to a simmer, continue to cook for 2 more minutes, then scoop out with a strainer or slotted spoon. The cauliflower should be slightly cooked but still al dente. Set aside. (Leave the heat on). Roughly chop the remaining cauliflower chunks and reserved stems so the pieces are about the same size; add them to the sautéed chard stems, onion, and garlic. Strain the cardamom pods from the milk, and add the milk to the sautéed vegetables. Turn heat to medium, cover, and simmer until cauliflower is very tender, 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. (If it ever seems too dry, add a bit of water.) Meanwhile, blanch chard leaves.
- Blanch chard leaves: Add another big pinch of salt to the cauliflower-blanching water (enough to make it "salty as the sea"). Add chard, bring back to a simmer, then simmer 30 seconds more. Scoop out the blanched leaves using a strainer or slotted spoon and place into a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Butter the gratin dish and set aside. Finely grate the Gruyère and Parmigiano-Reggiano and set aside in separate bowls. Gently squeeze the water out of the chard leaves; then roughly chop and set aside.
- In a food processor, add the cauliflower-milk mixture. Pulse a few times so the mixture doesn't splatter, then purée on high. Transfer purée to a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped chard leaves, loosening up any clumps, and the blanched cauliflower florets; stir to combine. Let rest to cool, 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 F.
- Add half of the Gruyère to the cauliflower-chard mixture; stir to combine. Season to taste, then transfer to the prepared gratin dish. Level the surface with a spatula, then evenly top with remaining Gruyère and all of the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Cover with foil and bake, 30 minutes. (Note: Gratin can be assembled to this point up to 2 days in advance and stored, covered, in the refrigerator. Remove 2 hours before baking so it can come to room temperature.)
- After 30 minutes, remove foil and place under the broiler for 4-5 minutes, rotating the dish halfway through. (Keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn!) Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then serve.
CAULIFLOWER CHEDDAR SOUP
When I created this cauliflower cheddar soup at the last minute for an impromptu ice skating get-together, it was a hit. -Rosa Renee McEldowney, Jackson, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine cauliflower, onion, broth and bouillon. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add seasonings. Pour into cauliflower mixture. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes (do not boil). If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CAULIFLOWER, SWISS CHARD, AND CHICKEN SOUP
Make and share this Cauliflower, Swiss Chard, and Chicken Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Clear Soup
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook onion and caraway seeds in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened.
- Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower and orzo and simmer, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes.
- Stir in chicken and Swiss chard and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
- Season soup with salt and pepper. Soup may be made 3 days ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.9, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 800.2, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 33.1
PENNE WITH SWISS CHARD AND CAULIFLOWER
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the onion and cook over medium heat until golden and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes.
- Once water is boiling, add cauliflower and some salt, and cook for 3 minutes. Remove cauliflower with a slotted spoon and set aside. Set aside 1/2 cup of the water.
- Add the penne to the boiling water, stir it and let it cook for about 8 minutes, until al dente.
- While the penne is cooking, add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly browned; then, add the Swiss chard and cook, stirring, until it wilts, another 3 minutes or so. Stir in the cauliflower and reserved cooking liquid and the red pepper. Season with salt.
- When the penne is done, drain it, add it to the skillet and toss with the vegetables over low heat. Serve at once, dusted with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 483, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 691 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
NICHOLE'S CHICKEN CAULIFLOWER SOUP
A wonderfully light but filling soup. Perfect on a cold night with a loaf of sourdough bread.
Provided by Nichole Phillips McVicker
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Place potatoes on prepared baking sheet. Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir celery, carrots, onion, and garlic into the hot olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
- Stir chicken broth and milk into vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. Add cauliflower to vegetables and chicken broth mixture. Reduce heat to medium and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir potatoes, chicken, and Parmesan cheese into vegetables and broth; simmer until chicken is heated and cheese is melted, 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 11.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1055.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
CAULIFLOWER-AND-CHEDDAR SOUP
Cauliflower and cheese are a match made in heaven. Serve this soup with crusty bread for a satisfying lunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 minutes. Add cauliflower and cook until just beginning to brown, 12 minutes. Add broth and 1 cup water; bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is very tender, 20 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
- In batches, fill a blender halfway with mixture and puree until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return pureed soup to pot and add more broth or water for a thinner consistency, if desired. Heat over medium until warmed through; add cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with cayenne.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 10 g
CAULIFLOWER AND WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP
A creamy cauliflower and cheddar soup. Instead of the cauliflower you can also use broccoli, corn kernels or even pumpkin.
Provided by Maryanne
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut cauliflower heads into florets.
- Fill a large saucepan 3/4 full with water, salt the water lightly and bring water to a boil. Add 1/2 of the cauliflower florets to the boiling water; boil until tender. Drain well.
- Melt butter in a 4 quart soup pot over a medium-low heat. Saute the onion and garlic in the butter until the onion is tender. Pour in the vegetable stock and unboiled cauliflower florets. Mix in nutmeg and bring the mixture to a boil; boil until cauliflower is tender. Remove pot from heat to cool.
- Use an electric blender to blend the soup-onion-cauliflower mixture until smooth (blend the mixture 2 cups at a time). Place the blended soup back in the 4 quart soup pot and heat over a medium-low heat. Pour milk into the pot and stir well. When the mixture is simmering, mix in the cooked florets and 1 1/2 cup of cheese. Stir until cheese melts and the soup has thickened. Serve hot, season with sprinkles of cheese and black pepper to taste. .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 1417.5 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
CAULIFLOWER, SWISS CHARD, AND CHICKEN SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Chicken Pasta Poultry Vegetable Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Low/No Sugar Winter Healthy Gourmet
Yield Makes about 8 cups, serving 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook onion and caraway seeds in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened. Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower and orzo and simmer, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes. Stir in chicken and Swiss chard and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper. Soup may be made 3 days ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered.
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