Caramelized Cauliflower Soup With Fresh Crabmeat Food

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER AND GARLIC SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
• Add cauliflower, onion, and garlic and sauté until the vegetables have caramelized (roughly 15 minutes).
• Add stock and reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the cauliflower florets are soft and tender.
• Puree the mixture in a blender until smooth. Add some water to get it going in the blender. Then, pour the soup back into the pot.
• Stir in the cream and Parmesan cheese and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Top with optional toppings and serve immediately.

CREAMY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. If desired, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
• On the baking sheet, toss the cauliflower with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until lightly and evenly coated in oil. Arrange the cauliflower in a single layer and sprinkle lightly with salt. Bake until the cauliflower is tender and caramelized on the edges, 25 to 35 minutes, tossing halfway.
• Once the cauliflower is almost done, in a Dutch oven or soup pot, warm the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and turning translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add the broth.
• Reserve 4 of the prettiest roasted cauliflower florets for garnish. Then transfer the remaining cauliflower to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, to give the flavors time to meld.
• Once the soup is done cooking, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, carefully transfer the hot soup to a blender, working in batches if necessary. (Do not fill past the maximum fill line or the soup could overflow!)
• Add the butter and blend until smooth. Add the lemon juice and nutmeg and blend again. Add additional salt, to taste (I usually add another 1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon, depending on the broth). This soup tastes amazing once it's properly salted! You can also a little more lemon juice, if it needs more zing. Blend again.
• Top individual bowls of soup with 1 roasted cauliflower floret and a sprinkle of chopped parsley, green onion and/or chives. This soup keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for about four days, or for several months in the freezer.

CARAMELIZED CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH FRESH CRABMEAT

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium sauce pot over medium heat. Stir in cauliflower and slowly cook, being careful not to burn, until the cauliflower begins to show a caramel color.
• Add the carrots, celery and onion and continue to cook for two minutes.
• Add the flour and stir continuously until the mixture is fully mixed; it should have a paste like consistency.
• Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil and cook while stirring for one minute.
• Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• Ladle the soup into four bowls and top each with one-ounce of crabmeat.
• Garnish with smoked paprika and serve.

CRAB AND CAULIFLOWER CHOWDER

Steps:

• Place the cauliflower and water in a saucepan and bring to boiling.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 4 minutes or just until crisp tender. Do not drain. Set aside.
• Melt butter over medium heat and stir in the flour. Cook, stirring for 1 minute.
• Add broth and milk and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened and bubbly.
• stir in the undrained cauliflower, cream cheese, pimiento, parsley, chives and salt.
• Stir over low heat until cream cheese melts.
• Stir in the crabmeat and heat through, then add wine.
• Serve sprinkled with more chives and parsley if desired.
• You can make this ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently and then serve.