CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH SAFFRON
A delicate starter with a velvety texture. Market Tip: Freshly picked cauliflower is sweeter than the supermarket variety (and, when cooked, doesn't release the sulfurous smell that older cauliflower does).
Provided by Willard Brooks
Categories Cauliflower
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.8, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 26.5, Sodium 114.5, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 5.3
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP II
I make lots of cream soups and this is a good 'basic' recipe. I originally made this in 1990 and always make some modifications - we like lots of garlic as reflected in this recipe!! I also add or substitute other vegetables, i.e., broccoli and spinach. I also use potatoes for thickening rather than cream to keep the fat down.
Provided by Vivien
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 476.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP
This mildly cheesy cauliflower soup is a favorite of mine. I make it often in summer, although it's good anytime. -Karen Brown, West Lafayette, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Every other cauliflower soup recipe I tried lacked flavor, but this cheesy recipe packs a tasty punch! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. -Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the cauliflower, carrot, celery, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain)., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese until melted, adding hot pepper sauce if desired. Stir into the cauliflower mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP
This soup is creamy in texture and buttery in flavor,and it looks beautiful if you garnish the soup with homemade croutons and chives.
Provided by evelinagrossberg
Categories Cauliflower
Time 55m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the leeks and sauté, stirring constantly, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the stock, cream, bay leaf and coriander, bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is very tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
- Using a stick blender, puree the soup directly in the pot until it is very smooth and creamy. Alternatively puree in blender in batches. Season with salt and white pepper. Keep the soup warm over low heat until ready to serve.
- Ladle the soup into warmed individual bowls and garnish with a pinch of chives. Serve immediately.
- For Vegetarian option use Vegetable Broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.3, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 122.3, Sodium 87.1, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 5.4
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