Cauliflower and Bacon Soup

A delicious creamy soup, absolutely divine served with fresh, crusty bread. I got this recipe from a food magazine, not sure which one though!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 30  g butter
• 1  leek, chopped
• 3  slices bacon, rind removed, chopped
• 500  g cauliflower, cut into small florets
• 3  cups water
• 2  chicken stock cubes
• 1⁄2 cup  cream
• 1  teaspoon butter, extra
• 1  slice bacon, chopped, extra
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large pot, add leek and bacon, cook stirring until soft. Add cauliflower, cook, stirring 2 minutes.
2. Stir in water and crunbled stock cubes. Simmer covered about 15 minutes or until soft.
3. Blend cauliflower until smooth using either a stick mixer or a food processor.
4. Return to pan, stir in cream.
5. Heat extra butter in a pan, add extra bacon, cook, stirring until crisp, drain on paper.
6. Serve soup in bowls sprinkled with extra bacon and chopped parsley.