Curried Cauliflower Apple Soup

Makes about 4 cups

Ingredients

* 1/2 white onion, chopped fine
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
* 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 2 apples (I used gala, but Granny Smith was recommended)
* 4 cups cauliflower flowerets (about 1 small head)
* 3+ cups Imagine No-Chic broth
* 1/4 cup heavy cream

Preparation

In a large soup pot cook onion, garlic, and curry powder in butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened.

Peel and core apple. Chop apple coarse and add to curry mixture. Add cauliflower and broth. Simmer, covered, until cauliflower is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

In a blender or food processor purée soup in batches until very smooth, transferring as puréed to another saucepan. Stir in cream and salt and pepper to taste and heat over moderate heat until hot.