Cauliflower & Walnut soup....it's a WOW taste

This is now a firm favourite. It might seem an odd combination but it works, an excellent dinner party dish that is so simple to make. When I first stumbled across this in Spain I was immediately a fan and this is my version. 

Ingredients:

• Half a leek, white portion only. It can be substituted with 1 medium white onion or half a large one, if you prefer.
• 1 whole cauliflower
• 10 walnuts, from a packet finely chopped.
• 400 ml vegetable stock or water and a vegetable stock cube
• 300-400ml full milk
• Seasoning
• Smoked Paprika we use Pimenton de la Vera, Santo Domingo, Sweet

This is so easy. Chop leek and add to a pot. Remove the outer leaves of the cauliflower, break into florets and add to the pot. 

Add the stock/water, stock cube if using, season salt & pepper, bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.

Add the walnuts and the milk. Depending on the size of the cauliflower it might need less liquid so you can put 2/3rds of milk in and add the rest later.

Now blitz with a hand blender or blender/food processor until you get the consistency you like. Add more milk if required and adjust seasoning if required.

To garnish sprinkle on some smoked paprika. The bright red paprika gives a great colour contrast as well as adding a bacon taste. We add quite a lot as we love the taste. Sprinkle on some finely chopped walnuts.

Now enjoy.