CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUP

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This delicious version of soup makes a meal. We like to have it with a hot and crusty loaf of French Bread. I like to garnish it with buttery toasted homemade croutons for an extra special touch.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head cauliflower, broken into Florets
1 medium white onion, chopped
10 ounces chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons plain flour
3 cups milk
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
curry powder or white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Put the cauliflower, onion, broth and bullion cube in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the flour until smooth.
  • Gradually add the milk, cooking and stirring until thickened and bubbly.
  • Cook, stirring for 2 minutes longer.
  • Reduce heat and stir in cheese and seasonings.
  • Using a stick blender, blend the vegetable broth mixture until smooth.
  • Stir in the cheese sauce and blend again to combine.
  • Serve hot in heated bowls with a sprinkling of parsley on top of each.
  • You may garnish with bread croutons if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 67.1, Sodium 1062.3, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 17

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