Cauliflower Soup
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 or 1 Vegetable Bouillon Cube
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 3 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Cups 2% Milk
- 1 Cup (4 ounces) Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Hot Pepper Sauce, optional
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrot, celery, water and bouillon Bring to a boil then Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain). In another large saucepan, melt butter and then 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 and then reduce heat, stir in the cheese until melted and add hot pepper sauce if desired and stir into the cauliflower mixture
