Creamy Mushroom And Cauliflower Soup Recipes

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH SAUTéED WILD MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Put the cauliflower, potato and onion in a large saucepan with the butter and half of the oil. Gently heat the contents until they start to sizzle, then cover with a lid and sweat over a low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The vegetables should be softened but not coloured.
• Pour in the stock and bring to the boil, then pour in the milk and return gently to a boil. This way, there will be no scum forming from the milk. Season to taste then simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Pour in half the cream.
• Blend everything in a food processor or blender, in batches. For an extra creamy texture, push the purée through a sieve with the back of a ladle. Stir in the rest of the cream. (If preparing ahead cool, cover and chill for up to a day.)
• To serve, pick over the mushrooms. Wild mushrooms can be gritty so wash them quickly in a bowl of cold water then drain well and pat dry. Trim the stalks and chop or slice the mushrooms neatly. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and, when very hot, stir fry the mushrooms quickly until nicely browned, seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as you cook them.
• Reheat the soup until piping hot. Check for seasoning and ladle into warmed bowls. Spoon the mushrooms into the centre and sprinkle lightly with the chives. Italy's elegant, mildly citrussy whites, such as Vernaccia di San Gimignano, or a Chardonnay would suit this rich soup.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH CORN AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place the broth, potato, carrot, cauliflower, onion and garlic cloves together in a medium soup pot. Bring to boil and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender.
• Place the vegetables along with some broth in a blender and puree until smooth. Do this in batches if need be to avoid splattering.
• Put the pureed vegetables back in the pot and put on low heat.
• Add the remaining ingredients except for the spring onions and cheddar and cook until the mushrooms are done.
• When the mushrooms are tender add the green onions, salt and pepper to taste, stir, and then ladle into bowls and top with 1/2 oz of cheddar per bowl. Enjoy!

CREAMY MUSHROOM AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Toss the cauliflower florets in the oil along with the salt and pepper and arrange them in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
• Roast the cauliflower in a preheated 400F oven until lightly golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
• Add the whites of the leeks and and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
• Add the mushrooms and the thyme and saute until the mushrooms are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
• Add the greens of the leeks and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the wine and deglaze the pan.
• Add the broth and cauliflower, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Puree the soup until it reaches your desired consistency with a stick blender.
• Add the cream, return to a boil and remove from heat.