Cream of Cauliflower Soup I Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Cream of Cauliflower Soup I Recipe

Ingredients

5 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 leek

chopped

1 onion

chopped

1 carrot

chopped

1 teaspoon dried tarragon

½ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 cup dry white wine

6 cups chicken stock

salt to taste

¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

1 head cauliflower

broken into small florets

1 cup milk

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Steam cauliflower.

Step 2

Melt the butter or margarine in a stockpot over medium high heat. Add leek onion and carrot; cook stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. Stir in the tarragon and thyme; cook 1 minute longer. Add flour; cook stirring constantly for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium and gradually stir in the wine and chicken stock. Season the soup with salt and white pepper. Add the steamed cauliflower flowerets. Simmer the soup uncovered stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Puree the soup in batches in a blender and return to the pot. Stir in the milk and cream. Gently heat just until heated through.

Step 4

If you decide to use the Swiss cheese stir it in and heat until melted.

Nutritional Information

Cream of Cauliflower Soup I Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 256.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.7g 17%

Carbohydrates: 10.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 3.6g

Fat: 18.9g 29%

Saturated Fat: 11.9g 59%

Cholesterol: 62.2mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 1651.7IU 33%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.4mg 19%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 24.3mg 41%

Folate: 43.2mcg 11%

Calcium: 240mg 24%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 25.9mg 9%

Potassium: 274.7mg 8%

Sodium: 80.7mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 170.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.