Cauliflower Soup

Recipe By:
Courtney
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  • Yield 4 Servings
  • Level Medium

A thick and delicious cauliflower soup.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower
  • 1 small lemon
  • 1/2 cup boiled peas
  • 2 tablespoon grated cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh cream
  • For white sauce:
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • A large pinch of nutmeg
  • Salt to taste
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Directions

  1. 1. Wash, cut cauliflower into florets; cut lemon into half, add enough water to cover florets. Cook till florets are tender.
  2. 2. Discard lemon pieces, remove a few florets, keep aside for garnish. Put the rest through a liquidiser and set aside cauliflower puree.
  3. 3. Make White Sauce: Melt butter on low heat, fry flour to a light pink colour stirring all the while. Remove from fire, add milk gradually, mix thoroughly so there are no lumps. Put back on fire and cook to custard consistency.
  4. 4. Add cauliflower puree along with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook 1-2 min. More; remove from fire, add cheese.
  5. 5. To Serve: Pour soup into bowls, add a few florets and some peas. Beat cream smooth; add a dollop to each bowl. Serve sizzling hot with toasted bread.