Cream of Cauliflower

Submitted by: Maureen T.	Country: Canada
Category: Home/Soups & Creams
Quantity: 8 servings	Preparation time: 0:15 hr. Cooking time: 1:00 hr.

Ingredients

1	large onion, chopped	1
1 tbsp	butter	15 mL
5 cups	chicken broth	1,25 L
3	medium-size carrots, diced	3
1	large-size cauliflower, cut into small florets	1
1 tsp	parsley flakes	5 mL
	salt & pepper, to taste
1 cup	light cream (optional)	250 mL

Directions

Place onion and butter in a large pan and cook over medium heat until onion is tender. Pour in chicken broth. Add carrots, cauliflower florets and parsley flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender (approximately 1 hour). Season to taste.

Cool. Puree soup in electric blender and return to pan. Add cream (or chicken broth if soup is too thick). Reheat slowly. Serve.