Cauliflower Soup with Mushrooms
serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 C cauliflower florets, coarse chop
- Portobello or Shiitake mushroom caps, sliced
- 3/4 C leek, thin slice
- 1 1/2 C chicken stock
- 3/4 C water
- 2 t thyme, chopped
- 1/4 C milk
- 1 1/2 t butter
- 2 T chicken stock
- 1 t Worcestershire sauce
- 1 t sherry vinegar
Instructions
- Sauté the leeks in oil until soft. Add the cauliflower, stock, water, and thyme. Bring to a boil and then simmer until the cauliflower is very tender.
- Puree the mixture, return to the pan, stir in the milk and butter, then season and keep warm.
- Brown the mushrooms in oil and butter. Add 2 T chicken stock, Worcestershire, and sherry vinegar. Reduce until syrupy.
- Plate, garnish with the mushroom mixture, and serve.
Source: Cooking Light, Nov 2013