Cream Of Cauliflower And Parmesan Soup Food

CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Melt butter on medium heat in a large pot. Add the garlic and onion, and sauté 1-2 minutes until onion is translucent. Stir in salt and pepper.
• Add the cauliflower, vegetable broth, and water, then stir.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add the thyme then cover and reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and remove the thyme.
• Use an immersion or countertop blender to blend the soup until smooth.
• Mix in vegetarian Parmesan and chives.
• Allow to cool 2 minutes then serve.
• Enjoy!

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.

SILKY CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove the leaves and thick core from the cauliflower, coarsely chop, and reserve. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Cook until softened, but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the cauliflower is very soft and falling apart, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and, using a hand held immersion blender, puree the soup, or puree in small batches in a blender* and return it to the pot. Add the Parmesan and stir until smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spread the shredded cheese over the foil in 1 even thin layer. Bake about 10 minutes until golden brown and crisps. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes. Break sheet of crisp cheese into large pieces and garnish each soup bowl with a couple shards and a pinch of fresh chives.
• *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Trim the cauliflower and break it up into florets. Add about 1 inch of water to large saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Place a steaming basket in the pan and add the cauliflower. Cover the pan and steam the cauliflower for about 6 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
• Melt the butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 4 minutes, or until translucent. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Gradually stir the milk into the flour and butter mixture and continue to cook until thickened. Stir in the sour cream and remove from the heat.
• Combine the drained cauliflower, bouillon cubes, and milk mixture. Blend in batches until smooth. If you want more texture in the soup, reserve some of the cauliflower mixture; mash it coarsely and add it to the blended mixture. Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper, as needed.
• Garnish servings with the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, chives, or dill.

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. , Add cauliflower; simmer for 2 minutes. Add the milk and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in sherry if desired. Garnish with chives.

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP II

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes and carrots and cook 5 minutes more. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower, cover, reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Puree in batches in a blender or food processor, or in the pot using an immersion blender. Return to low heat and stir in milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and sherry. Heat through. Serve garnished with parsley.

WINNING CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots, celery and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Add cauliflower, broth, parsley, salt and pepper, basil and tarragon. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk and whipping cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Add to cauliflower mixture. Cook until thickened, stirring frequently, 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Garnish with tarragon if desired.

CAULIFLOWER AND PARMESAN SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Peel and dice the potato. Bring the water or stock to the boil, salt it well and cook the potato and cauliflower for 15 minutes.
• Trim the leeks and finely slice them. Melt the butter in a frying pan and gently cook the leeks until softened. Tip the leeks into the cauliflower and potato mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Use a potato masher to crush the vegetables in the pan, or purée half the soup in a blender and return to the pan. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Add the parmesan and nutmeg, stirring gently. Taste for salt and pepper, scatter with parsley and chives, and serve.

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Chop cauliflower and leeks.
• Simmer cauliflower and leeks in broth for 30 minutes.
• Blend in blender to desired consistency.
• Melt butter in deep skillet and add flour.
• Gradually add milk while whisking until thick.
• Add all and season to taste.