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Cream of Cauliflower Soup I

SUBMITTED BY: MARBALET PHOTO BY: Sheri O.

"Add the optional Swiss cheese for a cheesy soup."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 leek, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Steam cauliflower.
  2. Melt the butter or margarine in a stockpot over medium high heat. Add leek, onion, and carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in the tarragon and thyme; cook 1 minute longer. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium, and gradually stir in the wine and chicken stock. Season the soup with salt and white pepper. Add the steamed cauliflower flowerets. Simmer the soup, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.
  3. Puree the soup in batches in a blender, and return to the pot. Stir in the milk and cream. Gently heat just until heated through.
  4. If you decide to use the Swiss cheese, stir it in and heat until melted.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2006 by Karen
Very Good. I scaled down the milk/whipping cream liquid to 1 c. half & half for the right... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2006 by JMERRILL
This was very tasty. Did not add the cheese. It seemed rich enough without it. Also, used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2005 by Peach822
Omitted the milk and cream. Instead, used 4 oz cream cheese. I also did not use swiss cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2005 by Babinni
This is the most flavourful Cauliflower soup recipe I have ever made. Much better than Joy of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2003 by FRAN
We found this to be wonderful with fresh local autumn cauliflower. Did not puree it much the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2008 by Sheri O.
I would rate this soup a 3.5. It seemed to be lacking some flavor. I needed to add a bunch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2006 by Babzil
This was very nice. The wine gave it a good taste, but I felt it needed more spices so I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2006 by Kim
I had only had Cream of Cauliflower soup once in my life about seven years ago in Scotland. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2006 by Aspiring Chef Rita
I followed the recipe exactly and when it was finished and I tasted it I was about to give it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2005 by PEPPER11
This was so delicious. Try bleu cheese instead of swiss cheese for a unique and amazing...