Cauliflower Soup and Garlic and Cheese Sourdough "Dippers" Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Soup and Garlic and Cheese Sourdough "Dippers"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coarse salt and coarse black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 small heads cauliflower, or 1 large, cut into small bunches of florets; 3 ribs celery and leafy tops from the heart of stalk, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 quart chicken broth; 1 cup half-and-half or whole milk; Hot sauce, optional; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves or chives, for garnish; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, for passing at the table; 3 sandwich size sourdough English muffins (recommended: Thomas' brand) split; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; Grated cheddar and Parmesan; Paprika

Servings: persons

Coarse salt and coarse black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 small heads cauliflower, or 1 large, cut into small bunches of florets
3 ribs celery and leafy tops from the heart of stalk, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
Hot sauce, optional
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves or chives, for garnish
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, for passing at the table
3 sandwich size sourdough English muffins (recommended: Thomas' brand) split
3 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
Grated cheddar and Parmesan
Paprika

1
In a large pot, heat up the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter, over medium heat.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Add the cauliflower florets and stir with a wooden spoon.
4
Add celery, onion and thyme and cook for 3 minutes.
5
Push the vegetables to 1 side of the pot.
6
Melt 1 more tablespoon of butter on empty side of pot and add flour to the butter.
7
Cook for 1 minute, stirring the flour in the butter.
8
Mix in chicken broth and half-and-half.
9
Bring up to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
10
Puree soup using an emersion blender, food processor or blender and return to pot.
11
I like to leave it a little chunky.
12
Check seasoning and add a dash of hot sauce, if desired.
13
Garnish soup with hot pepper sauce, chopped parsley or chives and serve with grated cheese to sprinkle on top.
14
Preheat broiler.
15
Toast English muffin halves and then place on a cookie sheet.
16
In a small saucepan, melt the butter with the garlic over low heat.
17
Brush toasted muffins with garlic butter and top with lots of grated cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
18
Sprinkle a little paprika over toasts, then place under broiler until cheeses are melted and browned.
19
Serve cheesy toasts with soup for dipping.

420

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coarse salt and coarse black pepper, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons butter, 2 small heads cauliflower, or 1 large, cut into small bunches of florets, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Soup and Garlic and Cheese Sourdough "Dippers" falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cauliflower Soup and Garlic and Cheese Sourdough "Dippers"

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