Cauliflower Soup
Yield: 6 gallons - Serves 6-8
Credit:
Patti Delgado, Head Chef at Vibrant
Ingredients
- 2 small-medium heads of cauliflower, cut into l-inch florets (about 7
cups) - 5 oz peeled parsnip, diced
- 4.5 oz celery root, peeled and diced
- 30z chopped leek, white part only
- 6 oz yellow onion, diced
- 1 oz whole garlic cloves
- 5 oz apple, peeled and diced
- 1 oz ginger, peeled and diced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 6 cups water
Directions
- Warm oil in a large pot over medium heat and lightly saute’ parsnip, celery root, leek, onion, garlic, apple, and ginger.
- Add thyme, cumin, salt, pepper, bay leaf and stir evenly for 2 minutes to allow the aromatics to bloom and become fragrant.
- Add water and cauliflower stir and bring to a gentle boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
- Stir again halfway through so that the cauliflower cooks evenly. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. Test it by using a spoon and pressing the floret; it should fall apart.
- Remove pot from heat and remove the bay leaf. In small batches scoop the soup into an upright blender filling it no more than two-thirds full and puree on high speed until smooth and velvety.
Crispy Sage Garnish
- Pinch sage leaves from the stem and heat % cup of olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Work in small batches, and once the oil
is hot place 6-8 sage leaves and crisp 2-3 seconds at a time. - Remove fried leaves carefully with a fork and place on a paper towel to cool. Sprinkle with kosher or Maldon salt.
Additional Garnish
Small, diced granny smith apples and roasted seeds (we love sunflower and pumpkin)
