Cauliflower Cheese Soup
Portions: 4-5
Ingredients: 2 large potatoes 1 head cauliflower, chopped corsely. 1 c. chopped carrot (2 or 3) 3 medium cloves garlic 1 large onion, chopped 1 tsp. salt 4 c. water 2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/4 c. milk 1 tsp. dill weed 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
Instructions: 1. Place all of the vegetables (but reserve 1/5 of the cauliflower), salt and water together in a pot. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes. Place the entire mixture in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into large bowl.
2. Whisk the cheese, milk and spices. The spices are to taste -- you may want to add more including salt and black pepper, based upon taste.
3. Saute the remaining cauliflower in a little butter until lightly browned.
4. Serve soup topped with grated cheese and sauteed cauliflower. |