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Perfect Creamy Cauliflower Soup

This comes from the book, Fit for Life by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond, which has a number of really nice recipes.
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Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 TB butter
  • 1 TB olive oil
  • 1 medium onion coarsely chopped
  • 6-8 scallions chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 medium cauliflower cored and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried savory or marjoram
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 TB white miso (preferable to vegetable bouillon because it will not turn the soup dark)

Method
 

  1. In heavy soup kettle, melt butter. Add oil, onion, scallions, and garlic. Add celery and cauliflower. Add seasonings.
  2. Mix well and cook uncovered over medium heat for several minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Add water and miso. Bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, over medium heat for 15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
  4. Remove cover and cool slightly. Puree in small increments in blender until smooth and cream. Reheat and serve.