German Creamy Cauliflower Soup

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The German Creamy Cauliflower soup or “Blumenkohlsuppe”, as we call it in German, is  very easy to make. Cauliflower is such a healthy vegetable and is used for many dishes not only in Germany. The base of the cauliflower soup is a chicken broth but you could also use a vegetable or beef broth (the best home made). We provided the recipes for both broths (see below). This is a great soup as a starter or for a festive menu or for a supper. Happy Cooking!

Ingredients German Creamy Cauliflower Soup

1 medium-large cauliflower or 2 bags shredded cauliflower
2 cups chicken broth, instant or home made – See Recipes:
– Go to the Recipe for Chicken Broth –
– Go to the Recipe for Vegetable Broth –
2 cups cold water
4 tbsp butter
1/3 cup flour
1 cup milk
salt, pepper, nutmeg to taste
1 egg yolk
1/4 tsp fresh lemon juice
3-4 tbsp heavy cream (or to taste)
chives or parsley, chopped
Cooking Instructions German Creamy Cauliflower Soup

– Prepare cauliflower, remove stem, hard parts and green leaves. Wash under cold water.
– Chop the cauliflower coarsely.
– Make the broth by using a large pan (instant broth per instructions).
– Drop in the cauliflower, bring to a boil, reduce heat a bit, let cook uncovered for about 10 minutes – or  shredded cauliflower will be done sooner. The cauliflower should be tender but not too soft or mushy.

– Drain broth and reserve it.
– In another pan melt the butter over moderate heat.
– Stir in the flour and cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes, don’t let it become brown.
– Pour in the stock and the milk, whisking constantly.
– Bring it to a boil constantly stirring until the mixture gets smooth and thickens.
– Reduce heat and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.

– Add the cooked cauliflower, spice with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.
– Let simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, until cauliflower is very soft so you can puree it.
– Puree soup with a stick mixer.
– Add the cream and lemon juice, let cook on low heat for some minutes but don’t bring to  a boil.
– Before serving add the chopped chives or parsley.

German Broths – All Natural Made in Germany