ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND AGED WHITE CHEDDAR SOUP

Roasted Cauliflower and Aged White Cheddar Soup image

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head small head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons oil
2 pinches salt and pepper
1 tablespoons oil
1 head medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
3 cups vegetable, chicken or beef stock
11/2 cups aged white cheddar, shredded
1 cup whole milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss cauliflower florets in 2 tablespoons oil, season with salt and pepper, and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 - 30 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the onion and sauté until tender, about 5 - 7 minutes.
Add the garliic and thyme and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the broth, deglaze the pan, add the cauliflower, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
Purée the soup until it reaches your desired consistency with a stick blender.
Mix in the cheese, let it melt without bringing it to a boil again.
Mix in the milk and season with salt and pepper.