Cream of Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Soup with Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil, for sautéing

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.
2. Add cauliflower florets and curry powder to the pot, stir well to distribute the spices and cook for 5 minutes more.
3. Add the broth to the pot and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
4. Remove the soup from heat and blend until smooth with an immersion blender or in batches with a regular blender. Be careful not to overfill the blender and hold the lid down tightly with a kitchen towel.
5. Return the soup to the pot over low heat. Add the heavy cream and goat cheese and stir well until melted and combined.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately, garnished with additional goat cheese if desired.

Verdict:

This Cream of Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Soup with Curry is a delicious and comforting soup that’s perfect for those chilly evenings. The combination of creamy cauliflower, tangy goat cheese and aromatic curry powder creates a flavor that’s comforting yet rich. It’s a perfect soup to kick off any meal and can also be served as a main course with a side salad and bread.

Serving Suggestions:

This soup pairs beautifully with toasted crusty bread or garlic bread. It also goes well with a simple green salad dressed in a tangy vinaigrette. For a heartier meal, serve with grilled chicken or roasted veggies.