Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 None onion, chopped
  • 1 lb cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • None None Crusty bread, to serve

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Saute onion 1-2 mins.
  • Reserve 8 florets; add remaining cauliflower and milk to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, for 15-20 mins until tender.
  • Blend until smooth with an immersion blender or in a blender. Season.
  • Meanwhile for the Parmesan crisps, sprinkle Parmesan cheese into 4 rounds on prepared pan. Bake for 6-8 mins until melted and golden. Cool.
  • Cook reserved florets in small saucepan of boiling water 2-3 mins until just tender. Drain and place 2 florets in each serving bowls. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with a Parmesan crisp and almonds. Serve with crusty bread.