Swiss-Topped Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Name: Swiss-Topped Cauliflower Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions; 4 whole cloves; 4 cups water; 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth, undiluted; 3 medium leeks, sliced; 3 medium carrots, sliced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon dried celery seed; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 6 cups); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 egg yolks, beaten; 1/2 lb sliced swiss cheese, cut into 4-inch x 1/2-inch strips

Servings: persons

2 medium onions
4 whole cloves
4 cups water
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth, undiluted
3 medium leeks, sliced
3 medium carrots, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 6 cups)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 lb sliced swiss cheese, cut into 4-inch x 1/2-inch strips

1
Quarter one onion; stuff the cloves into the second onion. In a large saucepan, combine water and broth; add onions, leeks, carrots, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add cauliflower; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
2
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cream until smooth. Stir in egg yolks. Stir in a small amount of hot soup into cream mixture, return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Discard the whole onion.
3
Ladle soup into individual ramekins. Top with cheese strips. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, 4 whole cloves, 4 cups water, 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth, undiluted, and more.

Yes, Swiss-Topped Cauliflower Soup 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.

Swiss-Topped Cauliflower Soup

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