2Tablespoonswhite miso or vegetable bouillon (white miso keeps the soups light colored but I used brown rice miso because that is what I had on hand. Therefore the soup is a little darker)
⅛teaspoonground nutmegoptional
Pots and Utensils
1cutting board
1heavy soup pot
1blender
Instructions
Chop the onion, scallions, celery and cauliflower.
In the soup kettle, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the olive oil and wait a few seconds for it to heat up.
Add the onion, scallions, and garlic.
Cook until transparent and soft, about 5 minutes.
Mix in the celery, cauliflower, and seasonings.
Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the water and miso.
Bring to a boil.
Cover, and simmer until the cauliflower is tender, about 15 min.
Remove the lid and let the soup cool slightly.
Pour a portion of the soup into the blender. Puree until smooth.
Repeat with additional portions until all of the soup has been pureed.
Pour the soup back into the soup kettle and reheat.
Add nutmeg if desired.
Serve warm.
Notes
If you have leftovers that you don't want to eat right away, this soup freezes well...an added bonus!