Creamy Cauliflower Soup

The climate is surprisingly good since past two days in Coimbatore. There's a definite chill in the air and I'm loving it. 'Perfect time for making soup' I thought to myself! I love cauliflower in all forms. But whenever it came to soups I never thought I'd like it soo much until I tried my hands at this simple cauliflower soup and it became my favorite soup. It is very easy and quick to make and very delicious too. You can make this comfort soup for brunch too. My hubby loves soups a lot and he likes to have this soup with garlic flavored croutons.

Ingredients:-

• 150 gms cauliflower ( cut in florets)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cups vegetable / chicken stock
• 2 tbsp fresh cream
• 1 tbsp butter
• pepper to taste
• salt to taste

Method:-

• Melt butter in a pan.
• Add onion and saute till transparent.
• Add cauliflower florets.
• Add stock and cook till cauliflower is tender.
• Keep aside till cool.
• Then puree it in a blender.
• Remove in a thick bottomed pan.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Boil and add fresh cream.
• Cook till required consistency is obtained.

Ingredients for garlic flavored croutons:-

• 4-5 bread slices (cut into small bite-sized pieces)
• 2-3 cloves of garlic (chopped / crushed)
• 2 tbsp butter

Method:-

• Preheat oven to 170 degrees Celsius.
• Grease a baking tray slightly with oil.
• Heat butter in a wok.
• Add garlic. Saute till it changes color.
• Add in the cubed bread and mix well.
• Transfer on the baking tray.
• Bake for 4 - 5 minutes until light golden.
• Serve croutons with hot soup.

 Notes:-

• Always blanch cauliflower for 3-5 minutes before cooking to get rid of the dirt.
• You may add ¼ cup milk instead of cream.
• If you do not have stock, boil 2 cups water along with 2 maggi cubes (masala / chicken). Use this instead of stock.

Happy Cooking!!

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