Cauliflower Soup

This cheesy recipe is way tastier than any other cauliflower soup I've tried! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. —Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia Recipe Type: Dinner, Lunch Total Time: PT30M

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Serving size: 8
Calories per serving: 149

Ingredients:
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon or 1 bouillon cube
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauces, optional


Directions:
In a Dutch oven, combine the cauliflower, carrot, celery, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain).

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese until melted, adding hot pepper sauce if desired. Stir into the cauliflower mixture.

Source: tasteofhome.com