Cauliflower Soup with Stilton Choux

Rich, creamy cauliflower soup topped with deep-fried Stilton cheese beignets and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 710.1 kcals 2840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 25.6 grams 102.5 grams
Fat 62.1 grams 248.6 grams
Protein 15.6 grams 62.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar
reduced or regular
Dairy
50
g
250
ml
Double Cream
split between soup and garnish
50
g
Butter
diced
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
75
g
Stilton
crumbled
GrainsCereals
Liquids
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
extra virgin
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
800
g
Cauliflower
florets, roughly chopped

Steps

  • Heat a large pan and sauté butter, onion, and garlic until softened.
  • Add cauliflower and vegetable stock then bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for 4 to 6 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
  • Cool slightly and blitz the mixture in a food blender to a purée.
  • Return to the pan, add 200ml of cream, season, and return to a boil.
  • Simmer for one minute then keep warm.
  • Heat a deep fat fryer to 190°C.
  • Boil water and butter in a saucepan for one minute.
  • Remove from heat, add flour, and beat until smooth and pulling away from sides.
  • Return to heat for two minutes to cook through.
  • Remove from heat and beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Mix in the blue cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fry teaspoonfuls of batter for 2 to 3 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Drain on kitchen paper and season with salt.
  • Ladle soup into bowls, top with choux, and drizzle with vinegar, remaining cream, and oil.