Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 1 head of cauliflower, cored and cut into 1-2 inch pieces
• 2 TBSP butter
• 1 TBSP minced onion
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 2 TBSP flour
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• black pepper, to taste preference

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water to boil in large pot. Add cauliflower and let it simmer until cauliflower is tender. About 8-10 minutes. Once tender, drain. Let it cool for about 5 minutes, then, mash to desired texture. Set aside.

In a large pot, melt butter under medium heat. Add in onion and garlic. Then, whisk in flour,mustard and nutmeg. Cook for 2-4 minutes or until flour is slightly brown.

Whisk in broth and cream. Increase heat slightly and let mixture simmer for about 8-10 minutes to thicken. Stir in cooked cauliflower.

Lower heat and stir in cheese. Stir until cheese is completely melted.

If desired, puree soup in blender or with stick blender to make soup smooth