Creamy Yam and Cauliflower Soup

Submitted by Chef #319854

"bisque. I prefer red garnet yams for their flavor and sweetness. I also use homemade broth -- quality of your broth will influence your flavor."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into large chunks
• 1 lb yam, peeled and sliced to 1 inch (about two or three cups)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• garlic, to taste
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh nutmeg
• 1 cup sour cream

directions

1. Simmer cauliflower and yam in broth until very soft. Puree with broth.
2. Sautee onion and garlic in butter until translucent. (I used a head of roasted garlic, so reserved it until the next step.).
3. Puree onion and garlic with butter and drippings. Add to broth puree.
4. Wisk in sour cream, salt, and nutmeg. Let simmer for flavor to merge.
5. Serve hot.