Cauliflower, Cheese & Chive Soup

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, diced

½ tsp cumin powder

1 tsp dried chives

1 garlic clove, crushed

1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets

2 potatoes, peeled, chopped

1/2 litre of stock

1/4 cup cream

Crumble of full-flavoured cheese

Serves two

Method 

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until onion has softened. Add cumin, chives, cauliflower and potato. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
2. Add stock. Season with pepper. Cover. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
3. 
Blend in batches until smooth. Return to pan over low heat. Add pure cream. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve.