Pureé of Pea Soup with Cauliflower
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients
- 2 packages frozen peas (10-12 oz)
- 1 carrot - diced
- 2 green onions - chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon thyme - dried
- salt and pepper - to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese - shredded, plus more for garnish
- 1 cauliflower - small head, core in tact, main stem and leaves removed
- 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream  
 
This tasty pea soup recipe features cauliflower florets that are surrounded by the soup, providing
flavor and texture to the dish.

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Directions

  • Place carrots in boiling water, cook 2 minutes.
  • Add peas, green onions and seasonings.
  • Cover and cook until tender. Drain.
  • Pureé in batches in food processor or blender. When all pureéd, put back in pan.
  • Add butter, cream and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
  • Bring 2 cups water to a boil and place head of cauliflower into it. Cover and cook until crisp
    tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Place cauliflower head, core down in pretty serving bowl.
  • Spoon pea pureé all around cauliflower. Reheat in microwave if needed.
  • Garnish with shredded parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper if needed.


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