The aroma in this house is something else I am telling you!

Today was a cold and overcast day in Colorado. I was in the mood for soup. To my great surprise cauliflower was on sale at our local grocery store. I knew immediately dinner tonight would be Silky Cauliflower Soup with Parmesan Crisps.

You will love this simple but great recipe. And the Parmesan Crisps are unreal delicious!

Fireplace is on, soup is cooking and grandbabies at my knee. I love this life.

Soup:
1 head cauliflower

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

3 large carrots chopped thin

2 cloves garlic, mince

1 quart low-sodium chicken stock

1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan

fresh parsley chopped (A good handful)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 
Crisps:
1 cup shredded Parmesan
Chopped chives, for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Remove the leaves and thick core from the cauliflower, coarsely chop, and reserve. Peal and chop carrots Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Cook until softened, but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the cauliflower, carrots, stock and bring to a boil. Add parsley. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the cauliflower and carrots are very soft , about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and, using a hand held immersion blender, puree the soup, or puree in small batches in a blender* and return it to the pot. (I only puree half the soup as I like the texture of more chunky veggies) Add the Parmesan and stir until smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Meanwhile, make the Parmesan crisps:
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spread the shredded cheese over the foil in 1 even thin layer. Bake about 10 minutes until golden brown and crisps. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes. Break sheet of crisp cheese into large pieces and garnish each soup bowl with a couple shards and a pinch of fresh chives.

Adapted from Show: Good Deal with Dave Lieberman The Food Network

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