Spiced Cauliflower Soup

Directions

1. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets, and cook uncovered for 4 to 6 minutes until just tender. Drain well and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the drained cauliflower, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and salt. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes, then pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the cauliflower is very tender, 15 or 20 minutes.
3. Pour the mixture into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the cauliflower moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the cauliflower right in the cooking pot. Stir in the cream, and cook over medium-low heat until hot. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

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naples34102

May. 21, 2010

"For extra flavor I sauteed the garlic with bacon and chopped onion and unfortunately it still wasn't enough to wake this up. Its appearance (kind of looks like a sleepy bowl of Cream of Wheat) is a r..." See moreeliable indicator of its taste - blah. This needs a good shot of seasoning - anything you'd season vegetables with would probably do."

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SunnyByrd

Apr. 12, 2010

"Very good! I added sauteed onions and pureed only half my soup (I like some texture). I also added more nutmeg and some black pepper - and garnished it with bacon, green onion, and chopped basil. Yum...." See more Thanks for the recipe!"

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April

Jul. 19, 2010

"This recipe also makes for a great vegetable dip or even a spread, with the right amount of tinkering! Perfect for having your cauliflower and eating it, too!..." See more"