Cheddar cauliflower soup

By velma

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp each butter and olive oil
• 1 white onion minced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 large stalk celery diced
• 4 cups cauliflower florets
• 5 chicken broth
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup grated old cheddar
• salt and pepper to taste
• croutons to taste
• chopped chives to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a big pot heat butter and oil and cook onion about 2 min. Add garlic and celery and cook 1 min more
Add cauliflower chicken broth and nutmeg bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes covered until cauliflower is tender
Puree vegetables in blender until smooth
Return soup to pot and stir in cheese a little until melted. Season to taste
Ladle into 4 bowls and sprinkle with croutons and chives