Cauliflower-carrot soup

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonButter
1tablespoonOlive oil
2Cloves garlic; minced
1largeOnion; chopped
2largesCarrots; thinly sliced
1Head cauliflower; broken up
½cupDry sherry
cupChicken stock
¼cup2% milk
¼teaspoonNutmeg
Salt and pepper
2tablespoonsChives; chopped
½Lime

Directions

In a large soup pot, heat butter and oil. Add garlic and onion and saute until softened.

Add carrots, cauliflower and sherry; heat and stir together for 3 minutes.

Add chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until vegetablles are tender.

Add parsley. Puree in a blender or food processor.

Return mixture to saucepan. Add milk and nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.

Heat, stirring, until very hot, but do not allow to boil.

Squeeze over lime juice, and garnish with chives before serving.

Serving Ideas : A light summer meal with a green salad and bread.

Recipe by: Shepherd's Seed Catalog Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #898 by KSBAUM@... on Nov 10, 1997