Swiss-Topped Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Swiss-Topped Cauliflower Soup Recipe

  • 2 medium onions
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth, undiluted
  • 3 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese, cut into 4 inch x 1/2 inch strips
  1. Quarter one onion; stuff the cloves into he second onion. In a large saucepan, combine water and broth; add onions, leeks, carrots and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add cauliflower; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine cornstarch and cream until smooth. Stir in egg yolks. Stir in a small amount of hot soup into cream mixture; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Discard the whole onion.
  3. Ladle soup into individual ramekins. Top with cheese strips. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.
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