Add this to your winter soup collection!
I LOVE Fall and Winter – especially because I tire of the Arizona heat after 6 months. This time of year is fun because we get to wear sweaters and make our favorite comfort soups. This is healthy and delicious and will accompany any other dish or sandwich.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 leeks, chopped
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 lbs cauliflower, small florets
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese, finely grated
1 pinch cayenne
chives, finely chopped
Directions
1 Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2 Add leeks, onions, celery, garlic and thyme and saute until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
3 Add cauliflower and saute until just soft, about 10 minutes.
4 Add chicken broth.
5 Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 16 minutes.
6 Add cream and simmer 15 minutes.
7 Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.
8 Return soup to pot and bring to simmer.
9 Whisk in Gruyere cheese and cayenne.
10 Season soup to taste wtih salt and pepper.
I did not make up this recipe. I believe I found it in Bon Appetit a long time ago. I like to give credit where it’s due!