Cream of Cauliflower Soup w/Shrimp and Crab (pics)

I made this back on Good Friday, just getting around to posting some pictures. Fist time making this.

Started off just chopping usual seasoning (onion, bell peppers, celery). Threw in large pot with a good amount of butter.


While that was cooking, chopped up a few head of cauliflower.


Once the seasoning was cooked down a bit, added some garlic, and the cauliflower and simmered a bit more until cauliflower was tender.


Once it was tender I took my potato masher and used it to break up the califlower.


Then added some flour to start a light roux.


Once roux got to a light golden (couldnt smell the raw flour anymore) I started adding the seafood stock to get it to the consistency I wanted. I admit it was boxed stock, but I had it simmering with my shrimp heads/shells while the rest was going on. Also added some basic seasonings.


Then hit it with the stick blender!




Let that simmer for an hour or so, just to reduce/bring out flavors more. After I added some whipping cream.




With about 15-20 mins or so before serving I stirred in the shrimp and then the crab meat soon after.



In the meantime I made some chive oil. Blended olive oil with fresh chives for a while.


All dished up.


Spoon shot.


This stuff was delicious! Will definitely be making it again.