Cauliflower Soup with Anchovy Breadcrumb Topping

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Total Time:
50 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

Cauliflower Soup:

  • 2 tablespoons EVOO
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 large head cauliflower, core removed with sharp utility or paring knife
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 pound (1 large) starchy potato, peeled and chopped
  • Freshly grated nutmeg
  • A couple pinches cayenne pepper or ground red pepper

Anchovy Breadcrumb Topping:

  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup EVOO
  • 6 to 8 anchovy fillets
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • Coarse black pepper
  • 1 cup homemade breadcrumbs or panko
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Directions

For the soup:

Heat the EVOO in a soup pot over medium to medium-high heat. Melt the butter into the oil, then add the garlic, rosemary and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, partially covered, to soften, about 10 minutes. Add the wine and deglaze, then add about 1/2 cup stock and the whole head of cauliflower. Cover the pot and steam the cauliflower until very tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and break up with a potato masher, then add the remaining stock, milk and potatoes. Season with a little nutmeg and cayenne, to taste. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 minutes or so. Puree with an immersion blender, then simmer over low heat to thicken to desired consistency, and adjust seasonings. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.

For the breadcrumb topping:

Heat the EVOO, 1/4 to 1/3 cup, in a skillet over medium heat. Add the anchovies and stir until they melt away into the oil. Lower the heat, and add the garlic and some black pepper and stir a minute or 2. Add the breadcrumbs and cook until deeply fragrant and well toasted. Remove from the heat. Cool and combine with the parsley and cheese. Store in an airtight container.

Serve the soup in shallow bowls topped with the breadcrumbs.

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  • on March 03, 2013

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    ANCHOVY BREADCRUMBS...a delicious, sneaky and successfull way to provide my kids with important health stuff. The flavor is delicious and texture is crunchy. My kids ask me to make it! Unless you have any allergy of anchovies OR a dislike of eating anchovies...I encourage everyone to try this recipe. 2013...this is a winner!
    Annie, Fremont, CA

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  • on November 20, 2012

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    Put these breadcrumbs on some whole wheat pasta! Such a great snack!

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  • on November 12, 2012

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    This was delish, I didnt change a thing. I was out of anchovies for the topping and it was still great! Although next time I'm gonna try with anchovy

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