Creamless Cauliflower Leek Soup

5.0(17)

This is a really rich and great tasting soup that does not contain cream. If you want to add a cup of cream to it to up the decadence factor, you can. It's easy to make with an immersion blender.

by Katzen·published 2009-03-25

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Servings

10 cups, 10 serving(s)

Total time

1h 15m

prep 15 min

Calories / serving

83 kcal

Ingredients (11)

serves

2 tablespoons olive oilolive-oil
2 tablespoons butterbutter
3 leeks, cut into 1 inch piecesleek
1 large head cauliflower, choppedcauliflower
3 -6 garlic cloves, mincedgarlic
1/2 teaspoon dried thymethyme
8 cups vegetable broth (I like homemade best)
1/4 cup oatmeal (optional)
salt, to tastesalt
fresh ground black pepper, to tastepepper
1/2 lemon, juice of (optional)lemon

Instructions (2 steps)

011. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat, and saute the leeks, cauliflower, garlic, and thyme for about 10 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
022. Remove the soup from heat. Blend the soup with an immersion blender or hand mixer. If the soup is too thin, add oatmeal to thicken. Season with salt and pepper, and lemon juice, if using.

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