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Cauliflower, Almond and Manchego Soup

  • Pair with Merlot
Serving Size
8, 8oz

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Total Time
1 Hour, 15 Minutes
Primary Ingredients

¼ lbs butter 

½ yellow onion sliced 

4 ribs of celery, chopped 

2 heads of cauliflower cut into florets (approx. 8 cups) 

1/2 cup of white wine 

1-pint whole milk 

3 cups of vegetable stock 

1 bay leaf 

½ cup of toasted almonds, plus extra for garnish 

2 cups of grated manchego, plus extra for garnish 

Salt to taste 

Smoked paprika, pinch for garnish  

Primary Technique
  1. In a pot large enough to hold all ingredients melt butter and add onions and celery 
  2. Cook over medium heat until soft and translucent 
  3. Add cauliflower, bay leaf, wine, milk, and vegetable stock 
  4. Cover and simmer until soft 
  5. Turn off the heat and allow to cool for ten minutes 
  6. Add almonds and manchego  
  7. Blend until smooth  
  8. Pass through a wire soup strainer (optional) 
  9. Season to taste with salt 
  10. Reserve for later or heat and serve 
  11. To serve, place in warm bowls and garnish with almonds, microplaned cheese, and a pinch of smoked paprika across the bowl 
Cauliflower Soup
Executive Chef Peter Janiak

Executive Chef Peter Janiak

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