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
Ingredients: 1medium headcauliflower, broken into florets 1mediumcarrot, shredded 1/4cupchoppedcelery 2 1/2cupswater 2teaspoonschicken bouillonor 1 bouillon cube 3tablespoonsbutter 3tablespoonsflour 3/4teaspoonsalt 1/8teaspoonpepper 2cups2%milk 1cupshreddedCheddar cheese 1/2 to 1teaspoon hot peppersauces, 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.