Saturday, June 29, 2013

CAULIFLOWER AND GREEN PEAS SOUP

INGREDIENTS
cauliflower   1 small broken into florets
water   600 ml
onion   1 finely chopped
salt & pepper to taste
nutmeg pdr.   3/4 tsp
butter   50 gm
flour  2 tbsp
milk   600 ml
frozen peas   100 gm


METHOD
soak the florets in salted water for at least 15 minutes, rinse it well/
put water in a big pan, add florets, onion & seasoning
bring to a boil, simmer, cover for about 20 minutes or till florets are tender.
remove florets by straining them with a slotted spoon, purée them
melt butter in a pan, stir the flour, cook for a minute
gradually add the water in which the cauliflower was cooked, add milk, bring to a boil, stirring all the time.
reduce heat, add the florets purée, peas, simmer for 10 minutes.
remove from heat, check seasoning,
serve hot with little cream on top if necessary.


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