CREAMY CAULIFLOWER & GOAT CHEESE SOUP

Creamy Cauliflower & Goat Cheese Soup image

Here's an elegant choice for a first course or even a meatless dinner. Goat cheese adds an extra-special touch. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 small potato, peeled and cubed
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
Optional: Minced chives, lemon peel strips, snipped fresh dill and croutons

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in cauliflower and potato; cook and stir 4-5 minutes., Stir in broth, mustard and white pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; stir in cream and cheese. Cool slightly., Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Return all to pan. Stir in dill; heat through. If desired, top with chives, lemon peel, dill and croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.