Květáková polévka – Czech Cauliflower Soup
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Květáková polévka – Czech Cauliflower Soup
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In my opinion, Czech Květáková polévka is the best cauliflower soup ever. It is incredibly creamy and silky-smooth. Even without cheese or bacon, this recipe packs a ton of flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium cauliflower
- 1 large onion peeled and roughly chopped
- 5 cups water
- ¾ stick Butter Unsalted
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- spring onion to serve
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Instructions
- Clean cauliflower: Remove the outer leaves of 1 medium cauliflower and break it into small florets. Slice the main stem and the smaller stems into pieces about ½-inch (1 cm) in size. Thoroughly wash the prepared cauliflower in water.
- Blanche the cauliflower: Place the cauliflower in a pot, add 5 cups water, and season with 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil and cook until the cauliflower is tender but still slightly firm (al dente), which takes about 5-7 minutes depending on the size of the pieces.
- Take ⅓ of the cauliflower away, put these pieces immediately in a bowl with icy water. You stop the cooking process this way, and cauliflower pieces won’t be slushy. You will put this cauliflower in the soup at the end.
- Transfer the rest of the cauliflower to a clean bowl carefully. You will mix it in a soup later. You will use the clear cauliflower broth for the soup in a few minutes. Reserve the cauliflower broth for later.
- Make roux: Peel 1 large onion and roughly chop it. In a pot with a thick bottom (I love my Dutch oven), melt ½ stick of butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes lightly golden.
- Reduce heat to low, add ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Get cauliflower broth on hand. Start adding the broth to the roux in small batches while whisking properly to avoid lumps. Once you’ve added about a half of the broth, you can add the rest at once and mix it in.
- Add the cauliflower florets, don’t forget to save those ⅓ cauliflower chunks which you’ve put in cold water before! Bring to a boil, reduce heat, take the lid off the pot and allow the soup to simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Remove the soup from the stove. Pour in ⅔ cup heavy cream and stir it. Add ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, salt to your liking. Do not cook anymore!
- Use an immersion blender to puree the cauliflower thoroughly in the soup. Add the remaining butter and let it melt into the soup. Then, add the reserved ⅓ of the cauliflower florets, let them heat up in the hot soup, and serve.
- As a final touch, sprinkle a few finely chopped green herbs, such as spring onion or chives, over the soup when serving.
Notes
- The basic recipe makes 4-6 portions.
- The roux does the heavy lifting for you: the cauliflower soup will be creamy with a velvety texture and thickened. It is important to cook the roux for at least 15-20 minutes until it perfectly combines with the soup and its floury taste disappears.
- Use freshly ground nutmeg to spice up the cauliflower soup at the end. Nutmeg is better than mace.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
955mg
(40%)
Potassium
97mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
898IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 955mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 898IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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