Cauliflower and Leek Soup | Anthony Ciccarello

Ingredients

• 3 leeks, cleaned and chopped (consider additional rinse after chopping)
• 1 yellow onion, diced (small or half of large onion)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (large cloves or 3-4 small)
• 3 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 1/2 cups chopped cauliflower
• 3/4 cups white beans, drained
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• salt & black pepper
• instant mashed potatoes (optional)
• heavy whipping cream (optional)
• shredded Parmesan
• 1 lb ground sausage meat
• Pepitas