Creamy Leek-Cauliflower Soup For A Snowy Day

• 6 medium leeks, thinly sliced
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, preferably lemon thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 small head of cauliflower, sliced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• salt to taste
• juice from 1 lemon slice if needed (just a squeeze)
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• croutons

1. Melt the butter in a large saute pan. Add the leeks, salt and thyme and slowly cook over medium heat until the leeks are very soft - about 45 minutes.
2. Add the chicken broth, cauliflower slices, mustard and pepper. Simmer over medium heat until the cauliflower is very tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Process until smooth in a food processor and pour the puree into a pot. Reheat and add the milk. Adjust the seasoning and add a squeeze of lemon juice if needed. Serve as is or with minced chives and crouton on top.
4. To make the croutons, I tore pieces of bread from a fresh loaf, tossed them in enough olive oil and minced garlic to lightly coat them and roasted them in a 400F oven until crispy - about 15 minutes.

leeks, unsalted butter, thyme, salt, head of cauliflower, chicken broth, mustard, ground black pepper, milk, salt, lemon slice, chives, croutons

Taken from food52.com/recipes/3249-creamy-leek-cauliflower-soup-for-a-snowy-day (may not work)