Cauliflower soup with farfalle
Silky cauliflower soup with pasta bows and Parmesan melba toast
ItalianA smooth, creamy cauliflower soup flavoured with nutmeg and Parmesan, with little bow-tie pasta stirred through. It's served with crisp, curled melba toast sprinkled with Parmesan and paprika, so it makes a light meal on its own.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
For the soup
- 1 large cauliflowercut into florets
- 1.2 litres clear vegetable stock5 cups
- ¾ cup single cream or milk⅔ cup
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 pinch red chilli powder
- 6 oz farfalle pasta1½ cups, boiled until just tender
- 4 tbsp Parmesan cheesegrated (or a vegetarian hard cheese)
- 1 tsp saltor to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepperor to taste
For the melba toast
- 4 thin slices day-old white bread3–4 slices
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheesefreshly grated
- ¼ tsp paprika or chilli flakes
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Method
0/9 doneStep 1: Put 1 large cauliflower and 1.2 litres clear vegetable stock in a large pan, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes, until the florets are tender.
10 minStep 2: Transfer the florets and stock to a blender. Add ¾ cup single cream or milk, ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg and 1 pinch red chilli powder and blend until smooth.
Step 3: Strain the soup back into the pan through a sieve.
Step 4: Stir in 6 oz farfalle pasta and reheat the soup gently.
3 minStep 5: Stir in 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt and ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper. Keep the soup warm on a very low heat while you make the toast.
Step 6: Toast 4 thin slices day-old white bread on both sides under the grill, then cut off the crusts. Holding each slice flat, carefully slice through the middle to make two very thin slices.
4 minStep 7: Sprinkle the untoasted sides with 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese and ¼ tsp paprika or chilli flakes.
Step 8: Place them on a baking sheet, sprinkled side up, and grill under a medium heat until golden and curled at the edges. Watch closely, as they burn quickly.
2 minStep 9: Serve the soup hot with the melba toast.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 230 kcal
- Protein
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 32 g
- Fat
- 7 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does cauliflower soup with farfalle take?
- About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 6 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- What can I use instead of large cauliflower?
- Broccoli, same weight.
- What can I use instead of clear vegetable stock?
- Chicken stock, same amount (not vegetarian).
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