Cauliflower And Crisped Ham Soup Recipes

QUICK HAM AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Stir Sauce Mix, hot water, cauliflower, mustard, pepper, broth and Potatoes in 3-quart saucepan. Heat just to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 25 minutes, stirring frequently, until potatoes are tender.
• Stir in ham and half-and-half. Cook uncovered about 5 minutes or just until hot (do not boil). Garnish with parsley.

CAULIFLOWER AND CRISPED HAM SOUP

Steps:

• SoupIn a saucepan, soften the white part of the leek in the olive oil. Do not brown.Add the milk, cauliflower and uncooked rice.Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium.Simmer gently for about 50 minutes, until the rice is well cooked.Purée using a hand mixer.Season with salt and pepper and add nutmeg to taste.ToppingPreheat the oven to 400°F (200°).Arrange the ham slices on parchment paper and place on a baking sheet.Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the ham is dry and lightly browned.Let cool for a few minutes then slice into bite-size pieces or strips.Place ham pieces on the soup just before serving.Sprinkle generously with fresh chives and add croutons.

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large saucepan. Tip in the onion and cook until softened, about 5 mins, stirring often. Add the cauliflower, potato, stock, milk and seasoning. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and leave to simmer for about 30 mins until the cauliflower is soft and the potato almost collapsing.
• Whizz in a food processor or crush with a potato masher until you get a creamy, thick soup. Top up with more milk to thin a little if serving in mugs. You can make ahead up to 2 days in advance, cool, cover and leave in the fridge until needed, or freeze for up to 1 month. When ready to serve, warm through, ladle into mugs or bowls, top with the cheese pieces, then stir through before eating.

CAULIFLOWER AND HAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook cauliflower and celery in broth for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Do not drain. Stir in the soup, cream and pepper. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cauliflower mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add ham; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Just before serving, stir in cheese. Garnish with parsley.