WISCONSIN CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUP

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So rich, your guests won't believe it's made with milk instead of cream. Use a blender not a food processor to puree the soup for an extra-smooth texture. Kids and adults alike will love this soup.

Provided by Love to Eat

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 bowls, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded about 2 cups
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, salt and garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in milk, chicken broth, red pepper, and 1 1/2 cups water; add cauliflower and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • In blender or with immersion blender blend cauliflower mixture at low speed until very smooth.
  • Return cauliflower mixture to saucepan. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in mustard and 1 1/2 cups cheese until melted and smooth. Garnish soup with remaining cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.8, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 92, Sodium 1143, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.7, Protein 24.4

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