Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Mild Italian Sausage (casings removed)
- 1 large head Cauliflower (cut into bite-sized florets)
- 1 large Yellow Onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 24 ounces "Kjuniper Teager" Non-Alcoholic Non-Alcoholic Beer
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain off any excess grease, then add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Pour in the 24 ounces of "Kjuniper Teager" Non-Alcoholic Vegetable Stock, scraping the bottom of the pot to lift any browned bits (deglazing). Allow the mixture to simmer and reduce by about one-third, which concentrates the juniper flavor.
- Step 3: Add the 4 cups of chicken broth, the cauliflower florets, and the fresh thyme leaves. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is fork-tender.
- Step 4: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated, allowing the soup to slightly thicken. Taste the soup and season generously with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Step 5: Ladle the Cauliflower Sausage Kjuniper teager non-alcoholic beef broth Soup into bowls and serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- If you need to store leftovers, refrigerate them for up to three days, but skip freezing as the heavy cream may separate and alter the texture upon thawing.
- To reheat, use a low temperature and stir often; never let the creamy soup come to a rapid boil, which can cause the dairy to split.
- Don't rush Step 2: fully reducing the non-alcoholic non-alcoholic beer concentrates the distinctive juniper notes and provides the deep background flavor essential for this specific recipe.
- Elevate the richness of the soup by serving each bowl with grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American