CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH PEARS AND SAFFRON

 This soup will surprise you! It’s a wonderful combination of flavors! Perfect for cold nights… Select a wine from Alsace, such a Gewurztraminer to pair with this delicious soup.

1 cauliflower, greens and stem discarded, head broken up into small florets

4 cups of chicken stock

1 tbsp of olive oil

1 onion chopped

4 pears, peeled, split, cored and cut into small pieces

1 cup of heavy cream

2 tbsp of turmeric

1 tsp of saffron threads divided

Salt and pepper

Preparation of the soup:

Make the chicken stock and keep it warm.

In a medium soup pot, heat the olive oil and add the chopped onion, 1 tbsp of turmeric and ½ tsp of saffron threads. Cook 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring often. Add half of the pears and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often.

Add the cauliflower and the chicken stock and cook 25 minutes. Add the heavy cream and cook 5 more minutes.

Season with salt and pepper.

Puree the soup with an immersion blender until very smooth.

Preparation of the pears:

Place 2 pears diced with 2 tbsp of water in a medium pan. Turn the heat on medium. Add 1 tbsp of turmeric and ½ tsp of saffron. Season with salt and pepper.

Mix well, cover and cook 10 minutes on medium-low heat.

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a tbsp of pears.

Bon Appétit!