CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP

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My mom was cleaning out one of her closets and came across several folders full of recipes that she had clipped from magazines and newpapers over the years. I can't tell which newspaper this came from. This is a simple and flavorful soup!

Provided by loof751

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head cauliflower
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups light cream
2 tablespoons parsley

Steps:

  • Wash cauliflower and remove stem and tough outer leaves. Place in a soup kettle with the 2 cups water, salt, and lemon juice. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cover and cook 15 more minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. Cut cauliflower into small pieces.
  • Melt butter in the kettle. Stir in flour. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Gradually add cauliflower cooking liquid and cook slowly, stirring, until smooth and thickened.
  • Add bay leaf, thyme, additional salt to taste, pepper, and cream. Cook, stirring, until thick and creamy.
  • Add cauliflower pieces and cook another 5 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 89.4, Sodium 502, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 5.5

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