Growing up, I ate hot soup, mainly gumbo, even when it was 90+ degrees outside. It never bothered me, or made me feel hotter than I already was. Once I was grown, I decided to branch out a bit. I tried and loved gazpacho. My appreciation of chilled soup began.
A few weeks ago, I was experimenting with some ideas for chilled soups. One of my favorite hot soups is cauliflower leek soup. So, I thought I’d try it chilled. Mmm, it was so refreshing and delicious.
Here is my recipe for Chilled Cauliflower Leek Soup. You can enjoy it for any meal. With the bacon added, it would even make a great breakfast. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets and 1” pieces
- 1 cup sliced leeks ( 1 to 2 leeks)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- water to cover cauliflower (about 4 cups)
- 1 cup chicken or bone broth
- 1 tablespoon bacon fat
- salt, to taste
- 2 strips cooked and crumbled bacon, garnish
- 1 sliced green onion, garnish
Instructions
- Place cauliflower florets and pieces, leeks, and garlic into large saucepan or dutch oven.
- Cover with water.
- Boil, over medium heat, until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour contents into blender.
- Add broth and bacon fat.
- Puree until smooth.
- Taste and add salt to taste.
- Place in fridge and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
- Remove from fridge.
- Ladle into bowls.
- Garnish with bacon crumbles and green onion slices.
- Serve.
I hope you enjoy my Chilled Cauliflower Leek Soup. It’s so versatile, you could eat it hot as well. It’s delicious either way.
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Tara Perillo
Welcome all. I am Tara Perillo, herbalist, homeopath, yoga and fitness instructor, and healthy foodie . After successfully reaching remission of my lupus symptoms, through changes in my diet, exercise, and lifestyle, I wrote the ebook, Sickness To Fitness Quick Start Guide. I am also honored to have my paleo and AIP recipes featured in Paleo Magazine, Paleo Living Magazine, Shape Magazine Online, 85 Amazing AIP Breakfasts, The Paleo AIP Instant Pot Cookbook, and blogs by The Paleo Mom, Kris Kresser, Whole New Mom and many others. My focus is to help others become stronger in every facet of their lives. Join me to become stronger in health, mind, body, and spirit, together!
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