Cauliflower Potato Soup | Greedy Gourmet

Question 1

What are the best potatoes to use for cauliflower and potato soup?

Accepted Answer

There are a few options when it comes to choosing the ideal potato for this soup:

Russet potatoes – these potatoes are very high in starch and will produce a light and fluffy texture. They are particularly good for roast potato recipes and mashed potato, but they also work well in soup recipes, particularly if thick and creamy is your favorite kind of soup

Yukon gold potatoes – a great all-rounder, Yukon gold are medium-starch potatoes and contain more water than russets. They produce a nice texture, particularly in a cauliflower soup

White potatoes – these waxy potatoes are widely available and make a good option for soup recipes

Question 2

How do you prepare cauliflower?

Accepted Answer

Preparing cauliflower from scratch is easy... if you know how!
Here's how to prepare cauliflower for this cauliflower potato soup recipe:

Pull off the excess leaves from the cauliflower. You'll be left with the big stem.

Cut off the whole stem of the cauliflower using a sharp chef's knife. Make sure you use a quality non-slip chopping board.

Using a small paring knife, remove each cauliflower floret from the head of the cauliflower one at a time. Place each floret into a bowl of water.

Quickly wash the cauliflower florets and remove them, placing them on a clean surface or container ready to be used in your soup.

Question 3

Can I use frozen cauliflower florets for this recipe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use frozen cauliflower for this recipe. However, you will get better results if you use fresh cauliflower, as frozen cauliflower will produce a lot of water, which will thin your soup and detract from the taste.

Question 4

How do I store leftovers?

Accepted Answer

Storing cauliflower and potato soup leftovers is simple. First, allow the soup to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer the soup to a suitable airtight storage container. Then put it in the fridge, where it will stay fresh for 3-4 days.

Question 5

Can you freeze Cauliflower and Potato Soup?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Cauliflower and potato soup is easy to freeze. Again, you will need to allow it to cool completely, before placing it in an airtight container, one that is suitable for freezing.

Your soup leftovers will last up to 6 months in the freezer. If you've made a big batch, it might be a good idea to freeze your soup in smaller individual portions. That way, you can defrost only as much as you need each time.

Question 6

Can this recipe be scaled?

Accepted Answer

Yes! This cauliflower and potato soup is great for making a big batch. Simply double or triple the amounts below.

Don't forget, the ratios are very important. As long as you keep weights and measurements relative (so, if you're doubling the recipes, make sure you double everything) then your soup will end up perfect!

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