Name: Green Cauliflower Soup with Fried Shallots
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 3 leeks, cleaned and sliced; 2 large shallots, peeled and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsp butter (or substitute more olive oil); 1 medium green cauliflower, core removed and florets roughly chopped (about 1 lb after trimming); 1 medium russet potato, peeled and chopped; 3 cups chicken stock or water; fresh sage, about 6 large leaves (you can use 1 tsp dried); handful of fresh parsley; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; salt; freshly ground white pepper; for the fried shallots; 2 -3 large shallots; sprinkle of flour (leave out for gluten free); salt and pepper