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Cauliflower Soup: Minestra di Cavolofiore

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TOTAL TIME: 55 min
Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
 
YIELD: 6 servings
LEVEL: Easy

ingredients

BROWN CHICKEN STOCK:
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 1/2 pounds chicken wings, backs, and bones
  • 3 carrots, coarsely chopped
  • 2 onions, coarsely chopped
  • 4 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 bunch parsley stems
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Directions

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.

In a separate stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, and add the cauliflower. Stir over high heat for 5 minutes, seasoning until the cauliflower is just beginning to get tender. Add the chicken stock, garlic, bay leaves, tomatoes, pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes. Add water if necessary to ensure that all the cauliflower is submerged in hot liquid.

Add the ziti to the boiling water and cook until not quite done. Drain and add to the simmering soup to finish cooking. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil over high heat until smoking. Add all the chicken parts and brown all over, stirring to avoid burning. Remove the chicken and reserve. Add the carrots, onions, and celery to the pot and cook until soft and browned. Return the chicken to the pot and add 3 quarts of water, the tomato paste, peppercorns, and parsley. Stir with a wooden spoon to dislodge the browned chicken and vegetables bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring almost to a boil, then reduce heat and cook at a low simmer until reduced by half, about 2 hours, occasionally skimming excess fat. Remove from heat, strain, and press on the solids with the bottom of a ladle to extract out all liquids. Stir the stock to facilitate cooling and set aside. Refrigerate stock in small containers for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.

Yield: 1 1/2 quarts

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  • on October 09, 2011

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    Not your typical cauliflower soup. This is 10 times better and not as heavy. I made double portions so I could take some for my lunch the next day. That didn't happen, family ate the whole pot. This is now in my recipe box.

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  • on June 17, 2011

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    Fantastic! I ate the whole pot in one sitting! I really enjoyed this soup! I can't wait to make another pot of this delightful soup.

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