Creamy Cauliflower Soup

I think , soups especially the pureed soups are the best way to push as much as vegetables as possible into our kids . Simmer and cook vegetables in broth with spices , then puree it to a creamy consistency , add some extra heavy cream or sour cream to make it even creamier .. aaahh .. its perfect and ready for kids . Here is one of my favorite.

INGREDIENTS
1 medium cauliflower chopped
1 onion chopped fine
2 carrots diced small
1 potato diced
2 sticks of celery chopped
2 tsp ginger garlic paste
2 garlic cloves minced
2 bay leaves
1 green chilli chopped
3 cups chicken(or vegetable) stock
1 cup low fat milk
2 bay leaves
juice of half lime
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
salt ,pepper ,sour cream,hot sauce (as required)


DIRECTIONS

1. In a heavy bottomed pot , heat the oil .Add the minced garlic and bay leaves;Stir for a couple of seconds . Then add the chopped onions , ginger garlic paste and green chilly. Stir fry till onions are soft . Then add all the vegetables with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper . Stir fry for 3-4 minutes .


2. Now add the liquid , which is 3 cups stock(or plain water) and 1 cup milk.Stir well ; Cover and bring to a boil.Then lower the heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or till vegetables are tender.


3. Now take the bay leaves out . Let the soup cool down a bit.Then using a food processor or blender , puree the soup in batches to a very creamy consistency.Transfer the pureed soup back to the pot and heat it well.


4. Add the nutmeg and lime juice ; Taste and add more salt/pepper if required.


5. Serve with a hot sauce and a big dollop of sour cream.You can also add some chopped green herbs(cilantro , parsley or chives)