Cauliflower Bisque

Name: Cauliflower Bisque
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

10 ingredients

2 steps

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; saute 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, but not brown. Add cauliflower; saute 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.