Healthy Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

1 tbsp. unsalted butter

1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 leek (white and light green parts), chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 small head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and sliced

4 c. lower-sodium chicken broth

1/2 c. heavy cream

Cracked pepper, for serving

Chive Oil

1 bunch chives

1/2 c. canola or grapeseed oil

Directions

1. Heat butter and oil, onion, leek and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt cover and cook until very tender

2. Stir in garlic, cook for a minute and then add cauliflower, broth and cream simmer until cauliflower is soft

3. When soft blend in a blender to puree until smooth.

4. Make Chive Oil: In blender, puree chives and 1⁄2 cup canola or grapeseed oil, put in a saucepan and cook on medium until mixture begins to simmer, about 3 minutes. Pour through a strainer

5. Serve soup with the Chive Oil and cracked pepper, if desired.