Creamy Cauliflower and Potato Soup

Ever since my pea soup disaster {very simple story…I spent a lot of time making Gwyneth Paltrow’s split pea soup that came out nasty}, I’ve become extremely wary when it comes to making new soups. And I almost didn’t make this cauliflower and potato soup because I’m not super into leeks…until I realized, how could I possibly know if I like leeks when I’ve never made a conscious effort to try them? I mean really, I don’t think I know anyone who has ever said, “Oh my gosh I made these amazing leeks last night” but I decided to give it a go anyways. I’m really glad I did! The jury is still out on leeks {I think it’s just a filler veggie to make up more substance in the soup} but the whole shebang tasted delicious! It was incredibly simple and easy and I was delightfully pleased. It seems to me a perfect soup to make again when the weather decides to fully commit to fall {78 degrees in October is lame}.