Potage Dubarry with crisp chorizo (Creamy cauliflower soup)

Potage Dubarry with crisp chorizo (Creamy cauliflower soup)

Crisp little florets and salty, spicy chorizo contrast wonderfully with this creamy cauliflower soup

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 35 mins

Freezable

Method

  1. Set aside two handfuls of small cauliflower florets. Heat the butter in a large pan, add the shallots and gently fry until soft but not brown. Add the cauliflower, potatoes, milk and stock. Season and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and gently simmer for 15-20 mins until the vegetables are tender. Purée until smooth either with a stick blender or in a food processor (you will need to do this in batches). Return to the pan and add the cream. Warm through and add more seasoning if necessary.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan, add the reserved cauliflower florets and fry until brown and starting to soften. Add a splash of water, cover and cook for a further 1-2 mins until just tender. Tip the cauliflower into a bowl. Add the chorizo to the pan and fry quickly on each side until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.
  3. Serve the soup in bowls with a small pile of crisp cauliflower in the centre, topped with a couple of slices of chorizo and scattered with coriander.

PER SERVING

323 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 15g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 12g, fibre 3g, sugar 9g, salt 0.64 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2011.

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  • Binder photo michelle's

    18 January 2011

    michelle's rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made this tonight and it was gorgeous, so easy to make, but very tasty, and looks good too, Have to say it is now one of my favourite soups.

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  • Binder photo kriek

    06 March 2011

    kriek rated and commented on this recipe

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    Absolutely delicious. I used cubes of fried bacon and salami not having chorizo at hand worked equally well.

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  • Binder photo Kritzk

    09 April 2011

    Kritzk commented on this recipe

    This one is amazing, the aesthetics of this one is wonderful. I think this chorizo recipe is featured here: http://chorizo-recipes.com/

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  • Binder photo MarieL

    15 July 2011

    MarieL rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I strictly followed the recipe -which I don't often do- and this worked wonderfully! Very nice, even when re-heated the next day.

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  • Binder photo WINTERS WIZZ

    14 September 2011

    WINTERS WIZZ rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Wow what a great soup to be honest I was a little dubious about trying this but it was fantastic - like something served in a fine dining restaurant - the addition of the chorizo was amazing the flavours worked together perfectly it was enjoyed immensly by myself and husband and my 8year old son .. Give it a try you wont be disappointed!!

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  • Binder photo dodddy

    31 December 2011

    dodddy commented on this recipe

    fantastic recipe. i sliced some smallcauliflower florets into 3mm slices and cooked those in with the chorizo at the end. they cook in the same time as the chorizo and still have a bit of a bite which contrasts with the soup. looks fab a real dinner party starter

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  • Binder photo Helen

    20 April 2012

    Helen rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made soup as per recipe and was thoroughly enjoyed by the whole family! Will definitely make again

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  • Binder photo Donnafugata

    26 April 2012

    Donnafugata rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Tried this for a lunch party last weekend. Made the soup the day before, then added the cream before reheating - magnificent. The chorizo and fried cauliflower gave it the spicy contrast it needed. Will become a regular with me now

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  • Binder photo dusicka

    15 May 2012

    dusicka rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    delicious!

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  • Binder photo mandy

    13 October 2012

    mandy rated and commented on this recipe

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    This was absolutely delicious. I was worried that the cauliflower would be overpowering but it gave a really subtle flavour. I halved the ingredients for two people....a great way to use up half a cauli!

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  • Binder photo Mariin

    17 October 2012

    Mariin rated and commented on this recipe

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    I made this in February as a starter for dinner, my friend who I hosted first time has it stuck in her mind that I cook restaurant quality food and she still keeps talking about The Marvellous Cauliflower Soup - and it is October now ! :)

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  • Binder photo chris b

    01 November 2012

    chris b commented on this recipe

    Excellent recipe, easy to cook and impressive contrast of textures and flavours. I changed the method slightly by frying the chorizo first and then sauteed the florets in the flavoured oil. I omitted adding water and this ensured the florets stayed crisp. This is now firmly in the menu folder.

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  • Binder photo Siouxsie

    25 November 2012

    Siouxsie rated and commented on this recipe

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    I added a few crispy croutons for a starter (I didn't want my guests filling up on bread) but served with bread for a fab midweek supper meal.

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  • Binder photo sandrahayes

    19 May 2013

    sandrahayes commented on this recipe

    Agree with other comments - dead easy and really delicious and impressive. A definite addition to the regular recipes. Blanched slices of cauliflower florets in microwave and then drained, dried and cooked wit chorizo. We served it with walnut bread - I wonder If a few crushed walnuts would work with the chorizo and cauliflower on top.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 35 mins

Freezable

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PER SERVING

323 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 15g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 12g, fibre 3g, sugar 9g, salt 0.64 g

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