Cauliflower & Bacon Soup

Allison over at The Lark has just unearthed the world's biggest cauliflower and is calling for "cauliflower recipes". So here is my contribution - "Cauliflower & Bacon Soup" from Better Homes & Gardens.

Cauliflower & Bacon Soup

1 brown onion - diced

2 garlic cloves - crushes

4 rashers diced bacon

Olive oil

6 x thyme leaves

1 litre of vegetable stock

300ml cream

Salt & parsley to taste

Fry off in large pot

Add half dozen thyme leaves (or dried thyme as substitute), keep frying until all softened

Add full size cauliflower - approx 750grms, cut up into small florets and add to pot.

Then add 1 litre vegetable stock

and 300ml cream, bring to the boil and simmer for 10mins

once tender, blend as coarse or smooth as desired

Add salt & parsley to taste