Creamy Cauliflower And Leek Soup Food

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a stock pan. Add leeks and cauliflower stems, simmer until slightly softened. Add chicken stock.
• Once leeks and cauli stems are softened somewhat, add florets and continue to cook until all are softened.
• Using immersion blender, puree all ingredients to desired consistency.
• Add freshly grated nutmeg (I use about half); heat through.
• Serve with salt and pepper.

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Using a 4 quart sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the cleaned leeks, onion and sea salt.
• Sauté these together for 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
• Add the garlic and stir well for about 1 minute.
• Add the cauliflower and vegetable stock. Cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft.
• Remove the soup from the heat and with an emersion blender, process the mixture until you have a fine puree.
• Add the coconut milk. Puree, add the rosemary and cumin and blend again.
• Taste your soup and add more salt if you feel it needs it.
• This soup is best eaten warm, so when you reheat it don't boil it.
• Bon Appetit.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Halve the leeks lengthwise, then slice them into half-moon shapes approximately 1/2-inch thick. Rinse the leeks thoroughly to remove any dirt.
• In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until they're tender. Do not let brown.
• Add the cauliflower and chicken broth. Turn heat to high and bring to boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until cauliflower is tender. Add the yogurt and return the soup almost to a boil. Remove from heat.
• Purée the soup, in blender or food processor, as finely as possible. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Add milk to thin if needed, and return to pan and reheat over medium heat.
• Serve.

DIANA STURGIS' CURRIED CAULIFLOWER & LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Freeze the chicken broth until the fat congeals on the surface, about 20 minutes. Discard the fat.
• In a large saucepan, cook the leeks in the oil over moderately low heat, sirring occasionally, until partially wilted, about 7 minutes. Add the potato and curry powder and cook and stir for 3 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower, defatted broth, water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat, cover and simmer until the vegetables are very soft, about 30 minutes.
• Discard the bay leaves. reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid; pour into a small saucepan. Boil until reduced to about 3 tablespoons.
• Working in batches, puree the vegetables and the remaining cooking liquid in a blender. Add the reduced cooking liquid to the soup in the blender. Season with sea salt and pepper.
• To serve: ladle into soup bowls and, if desired, top each serving with 1 tablespoon of the yogurt which you swirl lightly into the top of the soup.

CREAMLESS CAULIFLOWER LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat, and saute the leeks, cauliflower, garlic, and thyme for about 10 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
• 2. Remove the soup from heat. Blend the soup with an immersion blender or hand mixer. If the soup is too thin, add oatmeal to thicken. Season with salt and pepper, and lemon juice, if using.