Cauliflower Leek Soup
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5
Cauliflower Leek Soup
Description
Starting with well-washed leeks to remove grit, the recipe sautés leeks and cauliflower florets in a broth that is thickened by cooking butter and flour together before adding the liquid. Simmering the mixture softens the vegetables fully. The immersion blender creates a uniform, creamy consistency without dairy-based cream.
The flavor profile is mild and delicate, with the sweetness of leeks complementing the subtly earthy cauliflower. The texture is smooth and velvety, achieved by blending until fully pureed. Optional toppings like crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, or scallions can add texture and savory accents.
This soup serves well as a light lunch or starter. Since it yields about 8 cups, it can be portioned and stored for several meals.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour use ap gluten-free flour for GF
- 4 cups chicken broth reduced sodium or vegetable broth
- 1 leek about 3 or 4 dark green stems removed, bunch
- 1 cauliflower chopped (about 1 1/2 lbs florets, medium head
- kosher salt fresh, to taste
- black pepper fresh, to taste
- Bacon optional toppings, crumbled bacon, extra scallions
- cheddar cheese
- scallions
Instructions
- Wash leeks very carefully to remove all grit. I usually cut them horizontally and separate the rings to make sure no dirt remains.
- Coarsely chop them when washed.
- In a medium soup pot, melt butter and add flour on low flame.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add broth, leeks, and cauliflower and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 20 minutes, until cauliflower is soft.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth adjusting the salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Wash leeks thoroughly by separating and rinsing rings to remove dirt.
- The soup yields approximately 8 cups for multiple servings.
- Optional toppings like bacon, cheddar, and scallions add flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/3 cups | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 11% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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