HEARTY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

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Our three young children aren't big cauliflower fans. But in this soup, the cauliflower can be mistaken for potatoes, and the rich sausage flavor helps disguise it even more. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.-Sarah Root, Twelve Mile, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

4 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 cups water
1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook cauliflower and carrots in water until tender; set aside (do not drain)., In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage and onion. Add flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add the milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. , Add cauliflower, carrots and cooking liquid; heat through. Stir in the cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.