Real Entertaining bonus recipe

David Hagedorn couldn't help himself this week: six sandwiches for his Real Entertaining column (perfect food for Oscar watching this Sunday) plus something to slurp in a mug.

Cauliflower and Fennel Soup. (James M. Thresher/The Washington Post)

And here it is: the creamy Cauliflower and Fennel Soup. It's made using the classic method for preparing a smooth vegetable soup: Vegetables are cooked in stock or broth, pureed and often enriched with cream. Heavy cream is the traditional choice, but to keep the soup low in calories and fat, use more stock or broth instead of cream, or substitute evaporated milk (nonfat, low-fat or regular).