CAULIFLOWER-CHEESE SOUP

Cauliflower-Cheese Soup image

A soothing cheesy soup. Serve with a roll and a salad.

Provided by Jane Snider

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

¾ cup water
1 cup cauliflower, chopped
1 cup cubed potatoes
½ cup finely chopped celery
½ cup diced carrots
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine water, cauliflower, potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Set aside.
Melt butter in separate saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in milk. Return to heat, and cook until thickened. Stir in vegetables with cooking liquid, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheese until melted, and remove from heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 367.6 mg, Sugar 11.1 g