Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

Name: Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 quarts
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1 chicken bouillon cube; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, curry powder and white pepper; Minced fresh parsley, optional

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield 2 quarts

Test Kitchen Approved

When you're craving something cozy, look no further than this cheesy cauliflower soup recipe.

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, curry powder and white pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine cauliflower, onion, broth and bouillon. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add seasonings. Pour into cauliflower mixture. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes (do not boil). If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 232 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 907mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.

When I created this cauliflower cheddar soup at the last minute for an impromptu ice skating get-together, it was a hit. —Rosa Renee McEldowney, Jackson, Michigan

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