Jersey Cauliflower and Leek Soup

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🍂 Autumn

❄️ Winter

A velvety smooth soup made with roasted cauliflower, tender leeks, and finished with Jersey cream. Comfort in a bowl for November lunches.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

375 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Meal Type:

Lunch•Soup

Cuisine:

Main Ingredient:

Cooking Style:

Mood:

Ingredients

Servings

to tasteBlack pepper

£0.10

3sprigsFresh thyme

£0.60

1large headCauliflower(cut into florets)

£1.50

1largeOnion(chopped)

£0.40

1.2litresVegetable stock

£0.80

150mlJersey cream

£1.30

40gJersey butter

£0.50

3tbspOlive oil

£0.25

to tasteSalt

£0.05

3clovesGarlic cloves(minced)

£0.20

3mediumLeeks(white and light green parts, sliced)

£1.20

Total Cost

£6.90

£1.15 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
2.
Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking tray and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender.
3.
While the cauliflower roasts, melt the Jersey butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
4.
Add the sliced leeks and chopped onion. Cook for 8-10 minutes until very soft.
5.
Add the minced garlic and thyme leaves, cook for another minute.
6.
Add the roasted cauliflower to the pan along with the vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
7.
Remove the thyme sprigs and blend the soup until completely smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
8.
Stir in the Jersey cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9.
Serve hot with crusty bread and an extra drizzle of cream.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (380g)

375 kcal / 1569 kJ

Carbs

21.2g

8% of RDA

Fat

29.6g

42% of RDA

Protein

8.7g

17% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7.4 g

25% of RDA

Sugar

9.8 g

11% of RDA

Sodium

575 mg

25% of RDA

Saturated Fat

16.8 g

84% of RDA

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Chef's Tips

Roasting the cauliflower adds a wonderful nutty depth of flavor.

For a vegan version, substitute Jersey cream with coconut cream.

This soup freezes beautifully - freeze before adding the cream.

Garnish with crispy fried leeks or toasted seeds for texture.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large saucepan

Blender

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

Gluten-Free

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Jersey Cauliflower and Leek Soup

Ingredients