Creamy Irish Cauliflower Soup

How to Make Creamy Irish Cauliflower Soup at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 medium onions
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chives
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Begin by washing and chopping the cauliflower into florets. Set aside.

2. 2

   Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

3. 3

   In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent.

5. 5

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

6. 6

   Add the cauliflower florets to the pot and pour in 4 cups of vegetable stock.

7. 7

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.

8. 8

   Once cooked, remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly.

9. 9

   Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender.

10. 10

    Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

11. 11

    Heat the soup over low heat for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring it does not boil.

12. 12

    Before serving, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and stir well.

13. 13

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped chives.