This Cauliflower and Leek Soup Recipe is a great vegetarian soup. Lower in calories than the classic potato and leek soup. It is a good alternative and tastes delicious.

You will need:

3 leeks

40g of butter

1  cauliflower

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2L stock of your choice. I use vegetable sometimes but not always.

salt and  pepper to taste

How to make it:

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pan. Use a medium heat. Saute the leeks, the cauliflower and the garlic for roughly 10 minutes. Stir in the stock and then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and allow the mixture to simmer for 45 minutes.

After 45 minutes remove the soup from the heat. You can then blend with a mixer if you want it to be smooth. I don’t, I like my soup chunky. Add a good dollop of butter or double cream if you want. It is optional but I add more butter. It really adds to the taste. Add salt and pepper to taste too. Done! Simple and delicious.