Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Chorizo Bread Crumbs Recipe

Name: Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Chorizo Bread Crumbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 2 medium heads of cauliflower (3 3/4 pounds), cut into 2-inch florets; 6 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 ounces Spanish chorizo, finely chopped; 3/4 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3 thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
2 medium heads of cauliflower (3 3/4 pounds), cut into 2-inch florets
6 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces Spanish chorizo, finely chopped
3/4 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)

1
In a large soup pot, melt the butter.
2
Add the diced onion, crushed garlic cloves, thyme sprigs and bay leaf and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the cauliflower florets and chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
4
Cover and cook over moderately low heat until the cauliflower is very tender when pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
5
Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
6
In a blender or food processor, carefully puree the soup in batches until smooth.
7
Pour the soup into a clean pot and set it over low heat.
8
Stir in the heavy cream and season the cauliflower soup with salt and black pepper.
9
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook the chopped chorizo over moderate heat until it is almost crisp, about 3 minutes.
10
Add the panko and cook, stirring frequently, until the crumbs are crisp, about 5 minutes.
11
Transfer the chorizo bread crumbs to a small bowl.
12
Ladle the soup into shallow bowls.
13
Sprinkle with the chorizo bread crumbs and serve at once, before the bread crumbs get soggy.

1119

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, 3 thyme sprigs, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Chorizo Bread Crumbs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Chorizo Bread Crumbs

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