Cauliflower-Cheddar Soup

This is a DELICIOUS Soup recipe that is to DIE FOR!!! 

Very low call and so good for you!!! I had so much fun making this one!!!

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
• Pepper
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half 
• 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard, divided
• 2 1/2 cups good quality, aged, sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• A few grates of  fresh nutmeg 

In a large pot place a couple inches of water and boil the Cauliflower until it is nice and tender. Drain and put into a food processor or blender to puree. Set aside. In the same large pot over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 tablespoons. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and melt, then add the onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender, 4-5 minutes. 

 Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in the stock and milk, bring up to a bubble, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

To finish the soup, whisk the cheese into the liquid, stirring until all the cheese has melted. Stir in cauliflower puree then turn off heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of mustard and the nutmeg. Adjust seasonings, adding salt and pepper to taste. 

 

Serve with a side of bread. Or something else you prefer!!! SO SO SO good!!!

NOTE: Each serving size is about 200-250 calories. Recipe renders about 4 to 6 servings.