CAULIFLOWER-CHEESE SOUP

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I told my wife that I said her Recipe #76000 also made great cauliflower soup, and she ordered me to send this recipe, which is her variation of her mom's recipe. This is good, but I think the Broccoli Soup variation is better... just a matter of taste, I guess.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour, about
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, more to taste
2 cups milk
1 -2 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
3 -4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (12-16 oz)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan.
  • simmer cauliflower in chicken broth until slightly softened, and set aside, leaving in broth.
  • Saute onions in melted butter until soft.
  • Season with pepper, add flour, and continue to cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add flour mixture to cauliflower and chicken broth, and stir carefully so that cauliflower doesn't break up.
  • Add milk and bouillon granules.
  • Increase heat, and cook until thickened and starting to boil.
  • Reduce, heat, and add cheese by handfuls, mixing between each addition, stirring until melted and combined.
  • Do not allow to boil after adding cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.1, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 23.9, Cholesterol 111.7, Sodium 1173, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3, Protein 23.1

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