Monday, January 28, 2013

National Soup Month: Cauliflower Bisque

Celebrate National Soup Month with Chef Harper McClure's (The Federalist) Cauliflower Bisque.
 
(Makes 8 portions)

INGREDIENTS:
2 heads Cauliflower
4 ea. Peeled Shallots
4 cloves Peeled Garlic
4 oz. Butter
1 sachet containing 3 sprigs Thyme and 1 ea. Bay Leaf
1 qt. Half and Half
2 qt. Water
Kosher Salt
8 ea. Brioche toast rounds
2 oz. American Sturgeon Caviar

METHOD:
• Clean Cauliflower by removing all florets from the stem, rough chop.
• In a large sauce pan, sweat cauliflower in butter for 5 minutes over low heat, add shallots and garlic, season with kosher salt and continue to sweat for 10 minutes.
• Add water and herbs and slowly simmer for 45 minutes, or until cauliflower is completely tender.
• Remove pan from heat, add half and half and puree at high speed in the blender.
• Serve in large bowls with a toast round in the center topped with caviar.

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