Creme De La Grand' Tante (Cream Of Cauliflower Soup)

Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
5(97)
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I first had this dish -- from ''French Provincial Cooking,'' by Elizabeth David -- at a dinner party that Jasper Conran gave years ago. I have been making this favorite of Madame Recamier and Franois Rene de Chateaubriand ever since.

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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings
  • 1head cauliflower (about 2 pounds, untrimmed)
  • cups chicken broth
  • cups milk, or more to taste
  • 8tablespoons butter, at room temperature
  • 4egg yolks
  • Salt to taste
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

272 calories; 21 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 740 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Separate the cauliflower head into florets and steam until soft, about 15 minutes. Purée in a food processor.

  2. Step 2

    Heat chicken broth until boiling. Add cauliflower purée, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Remove from the heat, stir in the milk and taste. If it is too salty, add a little more milk. Add the butter, and stir until it melts. Whisk egg yolks and ½ cup water in a bowl until blended. Pour through a sieve into the soup. Whisk soup until blended.

  4. Step 4

    Return soup to the stove and whisk over medium-low heat until it thickens into a cream. Taste and add salt if necessary.


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