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Prep Time: 32 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 77 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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To preserve the creamy white color of this soup, sauté the veggies just until soft, but not browned. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter or margarine |
2 cups chopped leeks |
1 cup chopped celery |
3 garlic cloves, chopped |
8 cups cauliflower florets and stems (about 2 small heads) |
6 3/4 cups chicken broth, divided |
1 cup half-and-half |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper |
garnishes: croutons, fresh chives |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks, celery, and garlic; sauté 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, but not brown. Add cauliflower; sauté 2 minutes. Add 6 cups broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, or until vegetables are very tender. Cool slightly.
2. Puree vegetables, in batches, in a blender or food processor until very smooth and creamy. Return pureed vegetables to pan. Stir in half-and-half, salt, and pepper. Bring soup to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup broth, and cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish, if desired.
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