Chilly Weather Goodness

With the first week of chilled weather under our belts here in Utah, Alex and I decided to make some soup. I love that he loves soup. I am attempting to eat a little healthier so this was our first attempt at soup and healthy mixed together.

Cauliflower Soup [adapted from Food Network]

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 shallot, diced
  
• 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
• 1 medium all-purpose potato, cubed
• 6 cups chicken stock
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• Garlic powder
  

It ended up looking like Cream O'Wheat but tasting UH-mazaing. Next time we're going to add bacon chunks, ham, or corn kernels.

I added a fabulous little extra by making Parmesan crisps. You pile a cup of cheese on a sheet and bake about 10 minutes until golden brown and crisps. After they've cooled just break them into shards and garnish with them. So cute!

The absolute best part was that I went to Sur La Table and bought the most darling bowls to have our soups and chilis in this winter.
Aren't they just fabulous! Who wouldn't want to eat soup in this baby!?