Ingredients

  • 2 ounces butter
  • 4 ounces carrots, chopped
  • 4 ounces scallions, chopped
  • 4 ounces onions, chopped
  • 4 ounces celery, chopped
  • 2 ounces plain flour
  • 2 pints vegetable stock
  • 1 lb broccoli, chopped. Florets and stalks kept separate
  • 1/2 lb cauliflower, chopped. Florets and stalks kept separate
  • salt
  • fine ground pepper
  • 5 ears corn on the cob, kernels shaved off
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 7 fluid ounces cream

Method

  • Melt the butter in a large pan over moderate heat, add the carrot, scallions, celery and onion. Cover and sweat for 5-10 minutes until soft.
  • Add the flour and stir it in until well incorporated. Meanwhile, heat up the stock in a separate pan.
  • Whisk in the vegitable stock. Then addthe broccoli and cauliflower stalks and fine ground pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes, then blend in a food processor or blender.
  • Return the soup to the pan over heat. Add the corn and the broccoli and cauliflour florets, simmer for 5-10 minutes. Finally, add the herbs and cream and salt to taste, bring up to temperature and serve.