Potage Dubarry With Crisp Chorizo Creamy Cauliflower Soup Recipes

POTAGE DUBARRY WITH CRISP CHORIZO (CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP)

Steps:

• Set aside two handfuls of small cauliflower florets. Heat the butter in a large pan, add the shallots and gently fry until soft but not brown. Add the cauliflower, potatoes, milk and stock. Season and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and gently simmer for 15-20 mins until the vegetables are tender. Purée until smooth either with a stick blender or in a food processor (you will need to do this in batches). Return to the pan and add the cream. Warm through and add more seasoning if necessary.
• Heat the oil in a pan, add the reserved cauliflower florets and fry until brown and starting to soften. Add a splash of water, cover and cook for a further 1-2 mins until just tender. Tip the cauliflower into a bowl. Add the chorizo to the pan and fry quickly on each side until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.
• Serve the soup in bowls with a small pile of crisp cauliflower in the centre, topped with a couple of slices of chorizo and scattered with coriander.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP (CREME DU BARRY)

Steps:

• Combine the oil and butter in a large saucepan. Warm over medium-low heat. Add the leeks and stirring frequently, allow them cook slowly for 10 minutes. Do not brown.
• Stir in the cauliflower, potatoes, and stock. Season with the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender. Remove form the heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Transfer to a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until smooth. Transfer to a clean saucepan and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust the seasoning. If the soup is too thick, thin with the milk.
• Pour an equal portion into each of 4 warm bowls. Lay a parsley leaf in the center.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH CHORIZO

Steps:

• Heat large suacepan with butter and add leek and garlic. Cover with lid and cook gently for 5 minutes. Add cauliflower, chicken stock and potato. Bring to the boil and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
• In another frypan, add chorizo and cook until brown on all sides. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside to keep warm.
• Add cream to soup and blend until smooth using a stick mixer. Check seasoning, divide between 4 bowls using the chorizo as garnish.
• Serve with the bread of your choosing.

CREME DU BARRY (CAULIFLOWER SOUP)

Steps:

• Add oil and butter to pan and heat. Add leeks and cook on low for 10 minutes.
• Add cauliflower, potatoes and stock. Stir. Season with salt,pepper, garlic.
• Cover and bring to a boil. Then simmer for about 20 min or until cauliflower and potatoes are soft. Cool slightly.
• Puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Careful! You might have to do that in batches. Return to pan and heat. Check for seasoning. You might have to add some chicken stock or milk to adjust consistency.
• Pour into soup bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.