When my younger daughter was in kindergarten she liked all vegetables except for cauliflower. She knew this for a certainty, without ever having tasted it. Once when we were visiting my parents in Maine, my mother presented her with a bowl of thick, creamy pale ivory soup, which she dubbed "Mystery Soup." It was lapped up speedily, along with a request for more. It was some years before we confessed just what made Mystery Soup so good, but now it is a family staple. I have played with this over the years, but it remains unapologetically The Essence of Cauliflower. Just before serving, add small amounts of creme fraiche and lemon juice to accentuate the flavor. You can substitute a shot of cream for the creme fraiche, but only a couple of tablespoons are necessary.

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