Cheese Cauliflower Soup
Ingrediënten
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 onions chopped
- 1 tbsp. chopped garlic
- 2 potatoes cubed
- 1 cauliflower cut into florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- ¾ cup grated fontina cheese
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar
- ⅓ cup half and half or heavy cream
For the garnish:
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup croutons
- 1 tbsp. fresh chives
- 1 tbsp. fresh parsley
Instructies
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Cook the onions and garlic for 3 to 4 minutes, until they become translucent.
- Add the potatoes, cauliflower and broth.
- Bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes.
- Using a blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Put the mixture back into the saucepan.
- Over medium heat, heat just before it starts to boil.
- Gradually add the cheeses while stirring.
- Once melted, stir in the cream.
- For the garnish, place the bacon between two sheets of paper towel.
- Cook in the microwave for 1 minute, until it is crisp, and crumble.
- Combine the bacon with the croutons and herbs.
- Divide the soup into bowls and place one to two tablespoons of filling on each portion.
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