Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, cored seeded and minced (you may keep the seeds if you want it to be hotter)
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1 large cauliflower, cored and chopped (about 2lbs)
  • 4 cups vegetable stock or 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup milk or 1 cup soymilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
  • fresh chives, chopped, to garnish (optional)

Method

  • Heat the oil in a soup pot and add the garlic, jalapeno, onions, cardamom and mace.
  • Sautee until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cauliflower and stock and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce to a heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Strain soup, seperating and reserving liquid and solids.
  • Puree the vegetables in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Return vegetable puree to the soup pot and add milk.
  • Add enough liquid to reach desired thickness.
  • Season with salt and pepper and gently reheat.
  • Garnish with chives, if desired.
  • For Vegetarian use vegetable stock and for Vegan also use soy milk.