I saw this recipe somewhere and I love cauliflower so I had to try it. We thought it was great and a very good alternative to a potato soup.
1 stick of butter, divided
1 onion, finely diced
1 whole carrot, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1 whole Cauliflower head, roughly chopped
2 tbsp fresh or dried parsley, chopped
2 quarts chicken broth
6 tbsp flour
2 cups of whole milk
1 cup half and half
2 to 4 tbsp salt, to taste
1 cup sour cream
In large soup pot melt 4 tbsp of butter. Add the onion and cook for a few minutes, our until it starts to turn brown.
Add the carrots and celery and cook an additional couple minutes. Add cauliflower and parsley and stir too combine.
Cover and cook over very low heat for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer.
In medium sauce pan, melt 4 tbsp of butter. Mix the flour with the milk and whisk to combine. Add flour-milk mixture slowly to the butter, whisk constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup half and half. Add mixture to simmering soup. Allow to simmer 15-20 minutes. Check seasoning and add more salt or pepper to taste.
In a bowl mix sour cream and a few ladles of soup, then combine back in with pot of soup.
