INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
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2 smallish potatoes (anywhere from 8 to 16 ounces total), peeled and chopped into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces
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1 head cauliflower (1 1/2 to 2 1/2 pounds), stems discarded, florets chopped into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces
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4 cups (1 liter) homemade chicken stock or canned chicken broth (or substitute vegetable stock for a vegetarian alternative)
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1 cup cold water
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5 1/2 ounces (150 grams) soft blue cheese, preferably Gorgonzola or Gorgonzola dolce, crumbled, plus extra for sprinkling and nibbling
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Salt and freshly ground white or black pepper, to taste