Cauliflower And Nutmeg Soup Food

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.

CAULIFLOWER CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine cauliflower, onion, broth and bouillon. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add seasonings. Pour into cauliflower mixture. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes (do not boil). If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the chopped onions and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat so the onions are cooking but not browning until the onions look starchy and a bit creamy, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the chopped cauliflower, stir to combine, cover, and cook 3 minutes. Add the broth, bring the pot to a boil, and reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook the soup until the cauliflower is tender to the bite, about 10 minutes.
• Purée the soup with a hand-held blender. Or, whirl in batches in a blender or food processor until smooth. Be sure to place a kitchen towel over the blender to prevent potential burns if you don't want to wait for the soup to cool down.
• Stir in the pepper and nutmeg. (Note: At this point, the soup may be cooled, covered, and frozen for up to four months.)
• Add the milk and warm over medium-low heat until the soup is hot. Taste and add more salt, pepper, and/or nutmeg to taste, if you like.
• Meanwhile, if you want to add a parsley-butter swirl, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and stir in the parsley.
• Serve the soup hot, with a swirl of parsley butter on top, if you like.

CREAMY PARSNIP AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large wide pot over medium heat. Add the onion, a large pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender but not browned, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, rosemary and nutmeg; cook until the garlic is softened, about 30 seconds more.
• Add the parsnips, cauliflower, broth and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and simmer until the parsnips and cauliflower are tender, about 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.
• Carefully puree in batches in a blender until smooth, taking care not to fill the carafe more than half full per batch, or directly in the pot with an immersion blender. Reheat the soup over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming. Stir in the half-and-half and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Add a few splashes of hot water if the soup is too thick. Top with a piece of roasted cauliflower and roasted parsnip. Sprinkle with the chives.

CAULIFLOWER-CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until they start softening, about 4 minutes. Add the cauliflower, bay leaf, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the cauliflower starts browning, 5 minutes. Stir in the flour until absorbed, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth and milk; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer until the cauliflower is tender, 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
• Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth (or puree in the pot with an immersion blender). Return the soup to the pot over medium heat. Stir in the cheese until melted; add up to 1 cup water if the soup is too thick.
• Add the sherry; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve with cheese straws.

THE BEST CAULIFLOWER SOUP EVER

Steps:

• Using a deep saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add chopped onion cook until soft,but not brown about 5mins.
• Add chopped garlic cloves.
• Place the cauliflower and chopped potato into the saucepan, followed by chicken stock and milk and bring to the boil.
• Cover the soup and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is soft.
• Puree the mixture, add the nutmeg,.
• Season to taste with salt & pepper and add a sprinkling of chopped parsley and grated cheese. Serve it warm with crusty bread.

CAULIFLOWER AND NUTMEG SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion 3-4 minutes until soft.
• Add the cauliflower, stock, water and nutmeg. Bring the temperature to high and bring the mix to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, 20-25 minutes or until cauliflower is tender and mixture reduces slightly.
• Remove the mix from the heat. Process with a stab mixer (or in batches in a food processor) until smooth.
• Add cream and season with salt and pepper. Place soup over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Melt 1/2stick of the butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Then add the onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the carrots and celery, and then stir and cook for a couple more minutes. Throw in the cauliflower. Then stir it around, cover and cook over very low heat for 15 minutes.
• Add the parsley, and then add the chicken broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Meantime, make a simple white sauce: Melt the remaining 1/2stick butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Then whisk in the flour. Cook for a couple of minutes, and then pour in the milk, whisking to combine. Remove the white sauce from the heat and pour in the half-and-half. Then pour this creamy mixture into the pot. Add 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, and allow the soup to simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes. The soup will thicken slightly but shouldn't be overly thick. Give it a taste and add more salt if needed.
• Now, this is the fun part: To serve the soup, place the room temperature sour cream in the bottom of a soup tureen (a very large serving bowl). Then add the whole pot of hot soup to the tureen.
• Stir gently to combine, and then serve immediately with warm rolls and an appetite for something wonderful.
• You will love everything about this.

ROASTED NUTMEG CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Place the cauliflower in a 9X13 inch baking dish, toss with the oil, and sprinkle with the nutmeg and salt.
• Cover.
• Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, stir occasionally-edges should get toasty.
• Top with yogurt.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Place the cauliflower in a small roasting pan. Drizzle with oil and season with nutmeg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
• Roast the cauliflower in the preheated oven stirring every 10 minutes until golden brown and tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook and stir until lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir to coat. Slowly pour the chicken broth and milk into the pan. Mix with a wire whisk until all of the flour is dissolved. Bring to a boil while stirring continuously until it thickens, then reduce heat to low. Stir in the sherry and the roasted cauliflower. Serve as is, or blend half and recombine with the rest of the soup for a thicker consistency.

LOW FAT "CREAM" OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, melt the butter and add 1/2 cup of the stock.
• Add onions, garlic and nutmeg. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned, 5-10 minutes.
• Stir in the rest of the stock and the cauliflower.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until cauliflower is tender.
• Puree until smooth and return to the pot.
• Add evaporated milk, pepper and optional cheese.
• Simmer briefly and ladle into warm bowls. Garnish with parsley or fresh dill or chives if preferred.