Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Pancetta

Jun 08 10:45am

Ingredients

* 20g Australian butter
* ½ leek, washed, trimmed and chopped
* ½ head (400g) cauliflower, chopped into florets
* 750ml chicken or vegetable stock
* 8 slices pancetta
* 250ml Australian milk
* 1 cup grated Australian vintage cheddar cheeseground white pepper, to taste
Recipe presented by Dairy Australia

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves 4-6

Method

Melt butter in a large saucepan, add leek and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in the cauliflower and stock, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender.

Cook the pancetta under a pre-heated grill until golden and crisp. Allow to cool slightly.

Blend the soup until smooth with a hand held blender or food processor. Return to the heat and stir in milk. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in cheese and pepper.

To serve, divide soup between bowls, and crumble over the crispy pancetta.

Tip: For extra bite, cheddar cheese can be substituted for 100g Australian blue cheese.

Bacon or prosciutto can be used in place of pancetta.

Food 4 Life: Monday, 11th June 2007

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2 Comments Report Abuse
1. whereswilko_mw - Jun 11 11:55am
its really easy but make sure you have every-thing ready first.
2. lily.heartness - Mar 07 04:50pm
Gosh this sounds too good, I'm salavating.
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