10125 Cauliflower Gruyère Soup 6 servings Thu Aug 10 14:06:00 -0700 2006 Fri Sep 04 16:54:04 -0700 2009 Licensed http://www.chow.com/recipes/10125 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:54:04 GMT Nutty cheese adds a new dimension to cauliflower Nutty cheese adds a new dimension to cauliflower. Cauliflower is an underrated vegetable. Simply roasted with olive oil, cauliflower is a sophisticated and delicious side dish. Our version of cauliflower soup is enhanced by tangy Gruyère cheese.

Note: If the soup is too thick, you may use either heavy cream or water to think it out.

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  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepan and cook the onion slowly until soft and translucent but not browned. Add the cauliflower, lightly season with salt and pepper, and cook over a low flame for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so the mixture does not brown. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Add the garlic and cook for 5 more minutes, allowing the mixture to lightly brown. Add the stock and bouquet garni and bring the mixture to a boil. Once the soup has come to a rolling boil reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the bouquet garni.
  • Using a blender, purée the soup in batches, slowly adding the Gruyère. Add up to about 1/2 cup of the cream to obtain the desired thickness. Adjust the seasoning. Garnish with the chives.

    • Beverage pairing: Viognier

    ]]>     http://www.chow.com Sondra Bernstein 49 Soup/Salad/Sandwich 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

    ]]>     54 1 onion, thinly sliced

    ]]>     120 1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets

    ]]>     305 Salt and white pepper

    ]]>     74 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic

    ]]>     127 1 quart chicken stock

    ]]>     77 Bouquet garni (3 Italian parsley sprigs, 1 tarragon sprig, 3 thyme sprigs, 1 bay leaf)

    ]]>     1/4 pound grated Gruyère

    ]]>     1/2 cup heavy cream

    ]]>     160 1/4 cup chopped chives

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