CAULIFLOWER & WHITE CHEDDAR SOUP

Cauliflower & White Cheddar Soup image

Provided by barbara lentz

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head cauliflower cut into florets
2 Tbsp butter
1 medium onion chopped
4 clove garlic minced
4 c chicken stock
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 c half and half
2 c shredded white cheddar cheese
salt to taste
fresh cracked pepper for serving

Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add half the cauliflower and cook until softened. Drain and set aside.
2. Add the butter to the same pan. Saute the onion and garlic until onions are softened. Pour in the chicken stock. Add the uncooked cauliflower to the pan. Add the nutmeg and cook until the cauliflower is tender.
3. Remove from heat. With an immersion blender or food processor process until smooth. Add back to pot and stir in the half and half and bring to a boil. Add the cheese and let it melt. Stir in the cooked cauliflower.
4. Taste and adjust for salt. Top with fresh cracked pepper to serve