CHILLED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Chilled Cauliflower Soup image

Provided by littleturtle

Time 2h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 head cauliflower, chopped (approx. 2 cups)
2 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup potato, peeled & diced
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

Melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic (3 minutes).
Add cauliflower and sauté (5 minutes).
Stir in chicken stock and potatoes; heat to boiling.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until potatoes and cauliflower are tender (10 minutes).
Season with salt, cayenne, and basil.
Pureé mixture in a food processor until smooth.
Blend in lemon juice and sherry.
Transfer to a bowl and whisk in cream.
Refrigerate until chilled (at least 2 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.6, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 551.2, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5.8, Protein 7.8