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Suze · April 24, 2011

I can't take credit for this recipe because I got it from elsewhere. ~~As soon as I have time to figure out the "elsewhere" I'll edit this post.~~

http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/low-ca...up/Detail.aspx

Made this yesterday, and it was just amazing. If you are into low carb (or even if you aren't), this is a really nice sub for potato leek soup.

I used 2x the garlic the rec called for (we love garlic) and also low sodium chicken broth instead of the veg broth specified. The leeks were from my garden, the cauliflower wasn't.

Low Carb Cauliflower Leek Soup

Ingredients:
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 3 tablespoons butter
* 3 large leeks, cut into 1 inch pieces
* 1 large head cauliflower, chopped
* 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 8 cups vegetable broth
* salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
* 1 cup heavy cream (optional)

Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat, and saute the leeks, cauliflower, and garlic for about 10 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
2. Remove the soup from heat. Blend the soup with an immersion blender or hand mixer. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the heavy cream, and continue blending until smooth.

April 24, 2011	#29
Suze Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,027	Cauliflower leek soup I can't take credit for this recipe because I got it from elsewhere. ~~As soon as I have time to figure out the "elsewhere" I'll edit this post.~~ http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/low-ca...up/Detail.aspx Made this yesterday, and it was just amazing. If you are into low carb (or even if you aren't), this is a really nice sub for potato leek soup. I used 2x the garlic the rec called for (we love garlic) and also low sodium chicken broth instead of the veg broth specified. The leeks were from my garden, the cauliflower wasn't. Low Carb Cauliflower Leek Soup Ingredients: * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 3 tablespoons butter * 3 large leeks, cut into 1 inch pieces * 1 large head cauliflower, chopped * 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped * 8 cups vegetable broth * salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste * 1 cup heavy cream (optional) Directions: 1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat, and saute the leeks, cauliflower, and garlic for about 10 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes. 2. Remove the soup from heat. Blend the soup with an immersion blender or hand mixer. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the heavy cream, and continue blending until smooth.