Cauliflower Cheddar Soup

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cups chicken stock (unsalted or salted)
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 2 1/2 lbs)
• 2 cups evaporated skim milk
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• fresh ground pepper
• salt

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5-8 minutes. add the cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. add the stock, milk, nutmeg, and pepper and bring to a boil. reduce the heat to low and simmer until the cauliflower is easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.
• 2 remove 1 cup of cauliflower florets and set aside., puree soup in blender or food processor until smooth. return soup to pot and stir in the cheese and remaining cauliflower florets and adjust seasonings to taste.