Cream Of Cauliflower Soup With Gruyere Cheese

Name: Cream Of Cauliflower Soup With Gruyere Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 leeks, chopped; 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped; 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 lbs cauliflower, small florets; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup whipping cream; 1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese, finely grated; 1 pinch cayenne; chives, finely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 leeks, chopped
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 lbs cauliflower, small florets
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese, finely grated
1 pinch cayenne
chives, finely chopped

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2
Add leeks, onions, celery, garlic and thyme and saute until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
3
Add cauliflower and saute until just soft, about 10 minutes.
4
Add chicken broth.
5
Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 16 minutes.
6
Add cream and simmer 15 minutes.
7
Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.
8
Return soup to pot and bring to simmer.
9
Whisk in Gruyere cheese and cayenne.
10
Season soup to taste wtih salt and pepper.
11
Ladle inot bowls.
12
Sprinknle with chives, if desired, and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 leeks, chopped, 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped, 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cream Of Cauliflower Soup With Gruyere Cheese 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!