recipe 
yields
6 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 leeks, washed and chopped (use just the white part)
1 celery rib, chopped
6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1½ head of cauliflower, cored and broken into florets
1 cup half and half
Salt and white pepper to taste
White truffle oil for garnish
Ingredients
steps
- Heat the oil and butter in a heavy pot over low heat until butter is melted and foaming, about 1 minute. Sauté the leeks and celery for 10 minutes or until leeks are soft.
- Add the stock and cauliflower florets and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Puree the mixture with an immersion blender, adding the half in half in increments. For an extra creamy soup, strain through a fine sieve or chinois.
- Chill until ready to serve and garnish with a ½ teaspoon of white truffle oil and a cheese crisp.
Date Published: 02.17.12
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- from Beth Price, Charleston, SC
