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

• ¼ cup butter
• 3 cups milk
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup water
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 cup cubed potatoes
• ½ cup diced carrots
• 1 cup cauliflower, chopped
• ½ cup finely chopped celery
• 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

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.