I came up with a shallot and dried cranberry compote butter that would amazing when tossed with veggies, but I felt like making something a little different for this challenge. So I took a look in my fridge and found a head of cauliflower. Then I looked in my garden and saw that my basil was bright and beautiful. I knew I would make a gorgeous summer soup out of the cauliflower and top it with tart little dried cranberries and bright basil.
This soup was one of my best so thanks to Dawn from Spatulas on Parade for, what turned out to be, a perfect summer combo!
3 - 4 shallots, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 head of garlic, minced
1 medium head of cauliflower, roughly chopped
4 cups of veggie stock
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
1/4 crumbled feta
1/4 cup basil, leaves torn
1. Sauté the shallots in the oil until lightly browned, about 5-8 minutes.Then add the cumin and garlic and cook until the garlic begins to smell delicious, about another minute or two.
2. Add the cauliflower and stock and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
3. Purée until smooth with an immersion blender.
4. Serve in bowls and garnish with dried cranberries or cherries, crumbled feta, and basil. Enjoy!
Welcome to the July 2014 edition of CIC- Crazy Ingredient Challenge.
This months ingredients are Cranberries and Shallots, participants were allowed to use canned, dried, fresh or frozen cranberries. Each blogger has created a new recipe, not posted on their blogs before today, to submit for the challenge.
It's always fun to see what each person creates and the difference in our taste.
If you're a blogger and interested in joining us, contact Dawn at Spatulas On Parade. You don't have to participate every month, but if you're up for the challenge, we'd love to have you! spatulasonparade@gmail.com for questions about joining.
This months ingredients are Cranberries and Shallots, participants were allowed to use canned, dried, fresh or frozen cranberries. Each blogger has created a new recipe, not posted on their blogs before today, to submit for the challenge.
It's always fun to see what each person creates and the difference in our taste.
If you're a blogger and interested in joining us, contact Dawn at Spatulas On Parade. You don't have to participate every month, but if you're up for the challenge, we'd love to have you! spatulasonparade@gmail.com for questions about joining.
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This looks amazing! Love how you used the ingredients this month
ReplyDeleteNever had a cauliflower soup before. Definitely something to try.
ReplyDeleteSee what happens when we are challenged, we delve into our creative and resourceful side. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought soup! Great job this month.
ReplyDeleteHow unique! We love cauliflower and it sounds like a good combo
ReplyDeleteThis soup sounds very interesting and wonderful. Great use of the ingredients for our challenge.
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