Ammas Cauliflower Soup Recipe 55

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the chopped cauliflower, any cauliflower leaves and the onions on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with cumin, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together, then arrange in an even layer. Roast until the cauliflower is browned and cooked through but still has some bite, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the potato and turmeric, add the stock and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook until the potato is soft, about 10 minutes.
• When the cauliflower is done, reserve about 1 cup cauliflower for the topping (including leaves, if you have them) and add the remaining cauliflower and onions to the soup. Return the soup to a simmer and cook until flavors meld, about 5 minutes. Blitz with an immersion blender until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 4 minutes. When you are ready to serve, ladle the soup into warmed bowls. Top with the reserved roasted cauliflower and a scattering of almonds and parsley.

Steps:

• First, put the butter and olive oil in a large soup pot and melt on medium high heat. More butter or oil can be added to taste later. Dice the onion. Add the onion into the pot of hot butter and oil and sauté till soft, not brown, stirring occasionally. Smash, peel, and chop the garlic and add to the cooked onions. Stir occasionally. Peel and dice the carrots. Add to the onion and garlic. Next, cut the stem off of the cauliflower. Cut as much off as you can while still keeping florets in tact. Then, dice the stem and add to the pot. Peel and dice the potato. I like to put each chopped potato in a paper towel while chopping the others to dry some of the water. This will make them brown easier. Add the potatoes to the pot and sauté till slightly brown. This will take about 10-20 minutes depending on your stove and pot. Then add a dash of salt and pepper. Now you could add 1/4-1/2 of a boullian cube if you want for extra flavor and stir into the browned vegetable mixture. Then add the white wine. I usually add 1/4 cup but I just eyeball it. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a summer for about 3 minutes. Then, add the box of broth. Add the cauliflower florets to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a summer for 30-45 minutes. Basically until the florets are tender and the liquid is the right amount for your liking. Once that is done, take a hand blender (a regular blender, food processor, or potato masher are fine substitutes if you don't have ah and blender) and purée to your favorite texture. You can eat like this, but I like to add some heavy cream or milk to make it creamy. I use about 1/4 cup, but I eyeball it. A little goes a long way! Stir, and salt and pepper to taste if necessary. Then I chop some chives as needed and add to the top of each bowl for color. On the side I serve with bread topped with tomatoes. The nice freshness of the tomato pair really well with the hearty soup. Enjoy!

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine the cauliflower, carrot, celery, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain)., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese until melted, adding hot pepper sauce if desired. Stir into the cauliflower mixture.

Steps:

• Make the rosemary oil: In a medium skillet, combine the olive oil and rosemary sprigs. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, lowering the heat if the oil reaches a full simmer. (You want to cook it at a very gentle simmer to avoid frying the rosemary.) Carefully pour the oil and rosemary into a small bowl, leaving a slick of oil in the pan if you plan to make croutons. Allow the rosemary to cool completely in the oil while you make the soup.
• Make the soup: In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. (Be careful not to let the garlic scorch!)
• Add the stock, cauliflower, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil over high. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the optional croutons: Heat the reserved skillet with the residual rosemary oil over medium. Add the bread cubes, sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing often, until toasted all over, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the croutons to a plate or board to cool.
• Strain and discard the rosemary stems from the rosemary oil. Working in batches if necessary, carefully transfer the vegetables, stock and 1/4 cup rosemary oil to a blender and blend on high until creamy. Add more rosemary oil to taste, and blend to combine. Return the soup to the pot and bring to a simmer. If the soup seems thin, let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to reduce slightly. (Remember: The soup will continue to thicken as it cools.) Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve hot. Garnish each serving with a swirl of rosemary oil, a few croutons, and a sprinkle of lemon zest. The soup will thicken as it sits; add more stock as necessary when reheating. Leftover rosemary oil will keep in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 1 week.