Cauliflower Bacon Soup With Mustard Cheese Toasties

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Here's a good winter soup that's not hard to make at all. The cheesy toasties on the side are a special treat and if you use colman's mustard they'll have quite a bite!!

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Steps

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Heat the oil in a large pan.

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Add the onion and fry for a couple minutes.

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Slice three of the rashers into strips and add to the pan , then stir in the potatoes and cauliflower.

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Mix well.

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Add the stock and bring to the boil.

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Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

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Pure the soup in a blender or food processor , then return to the pan and stir in the milk.

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Reheat gently , taste and add salt and pepper.

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Meanwhile , grill the remaining bacon until crisp , then cut into small pieces.

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Just before you are ready to serve the soup , toast the bread on one side under the grill or in a toaster oven.

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Spread the mustard over the untoasted sides and sprinkle with the grated cheese.

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Grill again until the cheese is melted and golden.

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Serve big bowls of soup sprinkled with the grilled bacon pieces and cheese toasties on the side.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, onions, bacon, potatoes, cauliflower, vegetable stock, milk, french bread, mustard, gruyere, salt and pepper