Cauliflower and Walnut Soup

Ingredients

  500g cauliflower (broccoli can substitute for some or all)
     1 medium onion
 450ml vegetable stock
 450ml milk
   50g walnuts
       ground black pepper to taste
       paprika to garnish

Method

1. Break the cauliflower into small florets. Coarsely chop the onion.

2. Put the cauliflower and onion into a pan with stock.

3. Bring to the boil and simmer until the cauliflower is tender (about 15 minutes).

4. Coarsely chop the walnuts.

5. Add the milk and walnuts to the pan and process until smooth.

6. Season the soup and bring to the boil.

7. Serve with a dusting of paprika. (A sprinkling of finely chopped walnuts can also be added.)

Serves four.