Cauliflower and almond soup

Tags: soup, cauliflower
Created: 2023/04/05
. Serves 6. 14 steps
1 large cauliflower cut into medium florets bring to boil, simmer partially covered 15 minutes or until soft blend with a stick blender until velvety smooth; chill until needed
1.2 litres stock
fresh grated nutmeg
100g ground almonds
salt Reheat soup until bubbling; add salt to taste and lemon juice. Garnish with fresh herbs and chilli+almond oil
1 lemon's juice
chilli and almond oil
50ml olive oil   fry in a small frying pan on low heat, stirring frequently, 3–4 minutes or until almonds are golden brown Leave at least one day
80g flaked almonds
1 teaspoon chilli flakes   add, stir, turn off heat
caper twists
400g puff pastry rolled to a rectangle just under 2mm thick Spread half the pastry with mustard, then scatter with capers and parsley. Fold the other half over, press down at the edges, and roll out to 1/3 larger. Cut into 1cm strips, and gently twist each strip several times. Place on lined baking sheet. Cook in hot oven (200°C fan-assist) 15 minutes until golden brown and crisp
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 teaspoons capers finely chopped
big handful parsley finely chopped