Cauliflower Cheese and Mustard Soup (4)
Ingredients
50
g
butter
1
medium
onion
peeled and chopped
2
plump garlic cloves
peeled and crushed
1
large
cauliflower
broken into florets
2
fresh bay leaves
1
large
all purpose potatoes
peeled and cubed
4
tbsps
creme fraiche
1
heaped tbsp
grain mustard
To Finish:
2
thick slices
bread
cut in 1 cm cubes
50
g
butter
200
g
farmhouse cheddar
grated
Instructions
Melt the butter in a deep p[an. Add the onion and garlic and fry until soft, without colouring.
Meanwhile boil the cauliflower florets for 6-8 minutes until almost tender.
Add the bay leaves to the onion, then the cauliflower with its cooking water and the potato. Bring to the boil, add salt and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaves. Puree in a food processor or blender then return to the pan.
Stir in the creme fraiche, mustard and some black pepper, Return to the boil.
Fry the bread cubes in butter until golden.
Ladle the soup into warm bowls and stir in the cheese. Check the seasoning, scatter over the croutons and serve.
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