Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Marychef's Note:

A tasty, simple soup recipe that even cauliflower haters will enjoy - my brother did and he would not touch cauliflower normally!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 onion , chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 liters chicken stock
• 1 head cauliflower , chopped
• 1 potato , peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 50 ml double cream

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, sauté onion in butter.
2. Add flour and cook slowly for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
4. Add the cauliflower, potato, nutmeg, paprika, salt and pepper.
5. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until vegetables are tender.
6. Remove from heat and blend until smooth.
7. Add the cream. Heat through and serve.

Reviews

[TeacherLaLa]

A home run! I made this recipe without potato (didn't have on hand) and without the paprika. I also served it with bacon cheese toasts (cut good artisan bread pile bacon pieces on bread and top with Monterrey Jack cheese; broil till cheese is bubbly.) It was so tasty. Wow! Great recipe. A keeper.

[BarbryT]

This is delicious without any cream, and even better with. :-) I added a diced leek with the onions and used my stick blender to puree--I was not opposed to having some texture, but it turned out perfectly smooth. I love the nutmeg and paprika flavorings.

[*Parsley*]

Awesome cauliflower soup! I made this as written. I had a big head of cauliflower. I think if using a small cauliflower, the stock amount she be a little less. It may seem that the nutmeg and paprika amounts are a bit much, but it really works without being overpowering. Great soup that I'll make again. Thanx!