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Instructions
1
In a small saucepan, melt 3 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Swirl until golden brown specks form and it smells nutty. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
In a large pot, melt remaining 1 Tbsp butter. Add diced onions and cook 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and potato; cook 1–2 minutes.
3
Add cauliflower florets, broth, bay leaves, salt, and white pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
4
Remove the bay leaves. Carefully transfer soup to a blender. Add milk, cream, and Parmesan. Blend until silky smooth. Or use an immersion blender and blend the instructions directly in the pot.
5
Return soup to the pot if using a blender, stir in browned butter, taste, and adjust seasoning. Turn off stove heat.
6
Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan, herbs, or croutons.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Butter Patience Pays Off 🧈Cook butter over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden amber with a nutty aroma—don't rush this step as it's the flavor foundation of your soup.
- Cauliflower Texture Control 🥦Cut cauliflower into uniform 1-inch florets so they cook evenly; reserve some slightly undercooked pieces to blend separately for added textural contrast in the finished soup.
- Potato Starch Secret 🥔Use Yukon gold potatoes specifically—their natural starch content creates a naturally creamy soup, allowing you to use less heavy cream while maintaining luxurious mouthfeel.
- Layered Flavor Building 🧄Toast minced garlic in the brown butter for 1-2 minutes before adding onions to deepen its flavor, then caramelize onions low and slow for 5 minutes to build a sweet, savory base.
- Final Cream Temperature 🌡️Temper the heavy cream by slowly whisking it into the hot soup off-heat, then gently reheat—this prevents curdling and ensures a silky, stable emulsion throughout service.
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Low Carb
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