Zesty Cauliflower Leek Soup

30 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Add olive oil to a large pot on the stove over medium heat.
  2. 2Once hot, add the leeks and garlic, cook for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  3. 3Stir in chili flakes, nutmeg, pepper and salt.
  4. 4Add the cauliflower and broth, cover and cook for 25 minutes.
  5. 5Turn off heat, remove cover and stir in parmesan cheese.
  6. 6Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until desired consistency is reached or use an immersion blender.
  7. 7Taste and adjust salt/pepper as needed.
  8. 8Divide soup between bowls, garnish with parsley, olive oil and more parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

  • 3 tb olive oil
  • 3 leeks, chopped, both white & green parts
  • 3 cloves garlic, mashed
  • 0.25 tsp red chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
  • 4 cups broth of choice
  • 0.75 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 drizzle olive oil

Equipment

knifecutting boardbox graterlarge potimmersion blenderbowls