Cauliflower Leek Soup with Chives and Sour Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 large cauliflower cut into medium sized florets
• 2-3 leek stalks white and light green parts finely cut
• 2 medium potatoes peeled and cut into small pieces
• 4 tbsp finely cut chives
• 5 cups broth
• 1/2 cup sour cream  (soup can also be made without the sour cream)
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil

Directions:

• In a large pot heat 2 tbsp olive oil and cook leeks until translucent and tender.

• Add the cut cauliflower, potatoes, salt and pepper to taste.  Cover and cook vegetables on medium heat until vegetables become tender. About 10 minutes.

• Once the vegetables are tender add broth and bring soup to a boil.

• Turn the stove off and blend soup into a puree.  Place back on the stove and add more water if the soup is too thick and warm through.
• Next add sour cream and chives and mix in. Soup is ready.

• Serve cauliflower leek soup with garnish of chopped chives.