- 10
- 20 mins
- 65 mins
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 large head of cauliflower, broken into small florets, about 6 to 8 cups of florets
- 3 medium yellow or gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- 4 to 6 cups chicken broth, divided
- 1 cup light cream or heavy cream
- 12 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese or a combination of sharp and mild Cheddars
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- sea salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Preparation
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, chopped celery, cauliflower, potatoes, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 8 to 10 minutes. Add 4 to 5 cups of chicken broth, or enough to cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 25 to 35 minutes, until vegetables are very tender.
Stir in the cream, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg, cayenne, and pepper.
Using a blender, purée the soup in about 4 batches until smooth. You could also use an immersion/handheld blender right in the pan. Return the puréed soup to the stovetop and heat through, adding more chicken broth if a thinner soup is desired. Taste and add salt, as needed.
Garnish the soup with a drizzling of extra virgin olive oil, or a chili or garlic infused olive oil. It would also be delicious with flavored croutons, fresh chopped chives, a little diced cooked bacon, or a swirl of sour cream or roasted red pepper puree.
Makes about ten 1-cup servings.
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