Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

2 Tbs. oil
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 pts/1 ltr vegetable stock
1 cauliflower, trimmed and in florets
2 small potatoes, peeled and in chunks
salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 Tbs. double cream
1 Tbs. fresh chives, snipped

Instructions

1) Heat oil in a pan and fry onion and garlic over a low heat until softened and transparent but not brown.

2) Next, pour over vegetable stock, preferably home-made, and bring to the boil.

3) Add cauliflower and potatoes and simmer until tender.

4) Puree smooth in a blender. Return to a clean pan and season with salt and freshly ground white pepper. Stir in cream and chives. Serve immediately with crusty bread.