Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 4 1/2 cups
Ingredients
1 small head cauliflower
1 large garlic clove, chopped
3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup heavy cream
Preparation
Cut cauliflower into 2-inch pieces, discarding outer leaves and core. In a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan simmer cauliflower with garlic and fennel seeds in water, covered, until cauliflower is very tender, about 10 minutes. Cool mixture 15 minutes and in a blender purƩe in batches, transferring to a bowl. In pan stir together purƩe, cream, and salt and pepper to taste and heat soup over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
