Cauliflower Soup with Poached Garlic Puree

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   Heat the broth to a boil, and add salt to taste.

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   Stir in cauliflower and scallion pieces, and return to a steady perking boil.

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   Cover and cook for about 30 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender.

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   Stir in the poached garlic puree and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes.

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   Add pepper, taste, and adjust the seasonings.

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   Serve right away in warm bowls, with freshly grated cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, and other garnishes (see page 60).

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   Dont ever throw away the rinds of your Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano.

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   Those rinds, Italian know well, add a subtle richness to long-cooking soups and sauces.

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   In my kitchen, I keep a zippered freezer bag in a drawer in the refrigerator where I stow any sizable piece of rind with a good layer of cheese.

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    Stored airtight, they will last indefinitely.

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    Before adding them to a dish, rinse rind pieces well; scrub or scrape off any mold or residue.

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    When the soup or sauce is finished, remove the rind piece (it will be soft and chewy), or leave it in the soup as a surprise for some lucky person at your table.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.