Broccoli-Cauliflower Cheese Soup

By lianbl88

A soothing cheesy soup. Serve with a roll and a salad or a warm baguette.

Ingredients

• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cup cauliflower, chopped
• 2 cup broccoli, chopped
• 1 cup cubed potatoes
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped onion or scallion (not green onion)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups shredded lowfat Cheddar cheese or more to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine broth, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. With blender or immersion blender, process mixture until smooth. Set aside.

Melt butter in separate saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and dry mustard, cayenne and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in milk. Return to heat, and cook until thickened. Stir into vegetables puree, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheese until melted, and remove from heat.