Cauliflower-Cheese Soup

Cooked vegetables and cheddar cheese are added to a roux-thickened milk base in this comforting soup.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 385 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cubed potatoes
• 1 cup cauliflower, chopped
• 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup chopped onion
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.5 cup diced carrots
• 0.5 cup finely chopped celery

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine water, cauliflower, potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Set aside.

Step 2

Melt butter in separate saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in milk. Return to heat, and cook until thickened. Stir in vegetables with cooking liquid, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheese until melted, and remove from heat.