Ingredients

  • 1 whole cauliflower
  • 12 ounce unsalted butter
  • 2 shallots, finely sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 12 cups chicken broth
  • 7 ounces dolcelatte (very creamy blue cheese)
  • 12 cup heavy cream

Method

  • Trim the cauliflower, discarding outer stems so you retain just the florets.
  • Melt butter in a large pan, add the shallots and cook until transparent.
  • Then add the garlic, thyme and cauliflower and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Season with salt and white pepper, add the chicken stock, cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  • Crumble the Dolcelatte into the soup, add the cream and then puree in a blender.
  • Return to pan, adjust seasoning and serve with a dollop of Spiced Pear Relish on top.