Cauliflowerswisschardandchickensoup Recipes

CAULIFLOWER AND SWISS CHARD GRATIN

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, add milk and cardamom pods and bring to a simmer over high heat, 2-3 minutes. As soon as milk reaches a simmer, immediately turn off heat and let steep, 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare chard for sautéing: Separate the stems from the leaves by cutting around the stems. Gather the stems together, then trim and discard the bottoms. Finely chop stems and set aside. Use a paring knife to peel away the onion skin, then cut onion in half. Remove the root end, then thinly slice into half-moons. Set aside. Peel garlic, trim the ends, then thinly slice. Place the chard stems, onion, and garlic into a heavy-bottomed pot. Add olive oil and a pinch of salt, then turn heat to high. Stir and sauté vegetables over high heat until they begin to sizzle. Turn heat to low and sweat the vegetables until they are soft and the onions are translucent, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
• Blanch cauliflower: Cut away and discard cauliflower leaves, and trim the stems (set the stems aside for later). Slice cauliflower top into several large chunks, and cut half of the chunks into small florets. Heavily salt the boiling water ("just a little shy of ocean water"), then add the florets. When the water comes back to a simmer, continue to cook for 2 more minutes, then scoop out with a strainer or slotted spoon. The cauliflower should be slightly cooked but still al dente. Set aside. (Leave the heat on). Roughly chop the remaining cauliflower chunks and reserved stems so the pieces are about the same size; add them to the sautéed chard stems, onion, and garlic. Strain the cardamom pods from the milk, and add the milk to the sautéed vegetables. Turn heat to medium, cover, and simmer until cauliflower is very tender, 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. (If it ever seems too dry, add a bit of water.) Meanwhile, blanch chard leaves.
• Blanch chard leaves: Add another big pinch of salt to the cauliflower-blanching water (enough to make it "salty as the sea"). Add chard, bring back to a simmer, then simmer 30 seconds more. Scoop out the blanched leaves using a strainer or slotted spoon and place into a mixing bowl. Set aside.
• Butter the gratin dish and set aside. Finely grate the Gruyère and Parmigiano-Reggiano and set aside in separate bowls. Gently squeeze the water out of the chard leaves; then roughly chop and set aside.
• In a food processor, add the cauliflower-milk mixture. Pulse a few times so the mixture doesn't splatter, then purée on high. Transfer purée to a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped chard leaves, loosening up any clumps, and the blanched cauliflower florets; stir to combine. Let rest to cool, 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 F.
• Add half of the Gruyère to the cauliflower-chard mixture; stir to combine. Season to taste, then transfer to the prepared gratin dish. Level the surface with a spatula, then evenly top with remaining Gruyère and all of the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Cover with foil and bake, 30 minutes. (Note: Gratin can be assembled to this point up to 2 days in advance and stored, covered, in the refrigerator. Remove 2 hours before baking so it can come to room temperature.)
• After 30 minutes, remove foil and place under the broiler for 4-5 minutes, rotating the dish halfway through. (Keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn!) Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then serve.

CAULIFLOWER, SWISS CHARD, AND CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook onion and caraway seeds in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened. Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower and orzo and simmer, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes. Stir in chicken and Swiss chard and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper. Soup may be made 3 days ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND GARLIC SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Add the cauliflower, garlic and 1/4 cup of olive oil to a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast until the cauliflower is fork tender and lightly charred in places, about 25 minutes.
• In the meantime, heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, potatoes, celery, onion and thyme. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables have slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits that have developed at the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken broth, Parmesan rind and roasted cauliflower and garlic. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and cover. Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the cheese rind from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Remove the cheese rind and discard.
• In batches, carefully transfer the mixture to a high powered blender. Blend until completely smooth (see Cook's Note).
• Once all the soup is blended, add it back into the Dutch oven. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with a pinch of pepper and a sprinkle of Parmesan.

SWISS-TOPPED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Quarter one onion; stuff the cloves into the second onion. In a large saucepan, combine water and broth; add onions, leeks, carrots, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add cauliflower; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cream until smooth. Stir in egg yolks. Stir in a small amount of hot soup into cream mixture, return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Discard the whole onion.
• Ladle soup into individual ramekins. Top with cheese strips. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN & CAULIFLOWER GNOCCHI SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the frozen cauliflower gnocchi. Sauté until they begin to turn golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove the gnocchi from the pan and set aside.
• In a large pot, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, and garlic, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add the carrots and Pacific Foods® Organic Free Range Chicken Broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the pepper, salt, thyme, half-and-half, spinach, and chicken. Simmer until the spinach is wilted and chicken is warmed through, about 10 minutes.
• Add the gnocchi to the soup and stir to combine.
• Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with parsley.
• Enjoy!

CURRIED CHICKEN SOUP WITH CHICKPEAS AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Prepare Fast Chicken Soup Base. Bring to a simmer.
• Add these, then simmer until tender, 10-20 minutes: 2 16-ounce cans chickpeas, drained; 2 cups bite-size cauliflower florets; 2 Tbs. curry powder; 1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk (optional, but very good).
• Before removing from heat, stir in: 12 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
• Final touch: Add salt and pepper, to taste. Serve soup with grated Parmesan cheese.

SWISS-TOPPED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Steps:

• Quarter one onion; stuff the cloves into the second onion. In a large saucepan, combine water and broth; add onions, leeks, carrots and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add cauliflower; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cream until smooth. Stir in egg yolks. Stir in a small amount of hot soup into cream mixture; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Discard the whole onion., Ladle soup into individual ramekins. Top with cheese strips. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH GRUYERE CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
• Add leeks, onions, celery, garlic and thyme and saute until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
• Add cauliflower and saute until just soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add chicken broth.
• Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 16 minutes.
• Add cream and simmer 15 minutes.
• Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth.
• Return soup to pot and bring to simmer.
• Whisk in Gruyere cheese and cayenne.
• Season soup to taste wtih salt and pepper.
• Ladle inot bowls.
• Sprinknle with chives, if desired, and serve.