CAULIFLOWER AND BACON SOUP WITH MUSTARD CHEESE TOASTIES

Cauliflower and Bacon Soup With Mustard Cheese Toasties image

Provided by tigerduck

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
8 slices streaky bacon
2 potatoes, chopped
1 small cauliflower, cut into florets, leaves sliced
600 ml vegetable stock (1 pint)
300 ml milk (1/2 pint)
8 slices French bread
4 teaspoons prepared mustard
100 g gruyere or 100 g cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

START THE SOUP:.
Heat oil in a large pan, add onion and fry for 5 minutes until softened. Chop two bacon rashers, add to the pan and fry for a further 2 minutes.
FINISH THE SOUP:.
Stir in the potatoes and cauliflower and mix well. Add the stock and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Preheat the grill to medium. Purée the soup in a blender or soup processor, then return to the pan and stir in the milk. Reheat gently. Check the consistency and add more water, stock or milk if desired. Reheat gently, taste and add salt and pepper.
TOASTIES:.
Meanwhile, grill the remaining bacon until crisp, then drain on kitchen paper and cut into pieces. Toast the bread on one side; spread mustard over the untoasted sides and sprinkle with the grated cheese. Grill until the cheese is melted and golden.
SERVE:.
Serve big bowls of soup sprinkled with the grilled bacon pieces and cheese toasties on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 886.2, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 68.6, Sodium 1360.4, Carbohydrate 96.5, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 4.6, Protein 30.4