Cauliflower Soup with Stilton and Caramelized Pear Chutney - Edible Santa Barbara and Wine Country

Cauliflower Soup with Stilton and Caramelized Pear Chutney - Edible Santa Barbara and Wine Country

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Creamy cauliflower soup with Stilton cheese, topped with caramelized pear chutney. A perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors.

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Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 medium-sized onions (peeled and finely chopped)
  • 4 shallots (peeled and finely chopped)
  • 4-6 sprigs thyme
  • 2 heads cauliflower (leaves trimmed away, florets separated and roughly chopped)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 6 ounces Stilton (or other type of blue cheese)
  • 4 tablespoons crème fraîche
  • ⅓ cup golden raisins
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 pears (cored, peeled, and chopped)
  • ¼ cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 sprigs lemon thyme
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Coarse sea salt and pepper

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