Silky Cauliflower Soup With Parmesan Crisps

Per serving

306.3kcal
22.4гProteins
19.4гFats
14гCarbs

My nephew loves cauliflower, and there are only so many ways to fix it! I went looking for new ways to prepare the vegetable, and I found this dish on another website. Dave Lieberman is the author of the recipe.

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • head cauliflower1
  • extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
  • small onion1

    chopped

  • garlic cloves2

    minced

  • low sodium chicken broth1 quart
  • parmesan cheese1⁄2 cup

    finely grated

  • salt1⁄2 teaspoon
  • black pepper1⁄4 teaspoon
  • parmesan cheese1 cup

    shredded

  • chives1 tablespoon

    chopped for garnish

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Remove the leaves and thick core from the cauliflower, coarsely chop, and reserve.

  3. 3

    Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Cook until softened, but not browned, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the cauliflower and stock and bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the cauliflower is very soft and falling apart, about 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and, using a hand held immersion blender, puree the soup, or puree in small batches in a blender* and return it to the pot.

  7. 7

    Add the Parmesan and stir until smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

  8. 8

    Keep warm until ready to serve.

  9. 9

    Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  10. 10

    Spread the shredded cheese over the foil in 1 even thin layer.

  11. 11

    Bake about 10 minutes until golden brown and crisps.

  12. 12

    Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes.

  13. 13

    Break sheet of crisp cheese into large pieces and garnish each soup bowl with a couple shards and a pinch of fresh chives.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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