Hearty Cream of Cauliflower Soup

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: 6-8 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 medium head of cauliflower
• 4-6 small potatoes - washed, peeled, and diced
• 1 head of broccoli
• 1 Tbsp. flour
• 2 cups half & half
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2/3 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 2 cups chicken broth or clear stock
• 2/3 cup chives or parsley, for garnish

Directions:

1. Cook cauliflower, broccoli, and potatoes in boiling water until tender. Drain, but reserve 1 cup of the water, set aside.
2. In saucepan (3 quart) melt butter and add onion. Saute until translucent. Blend in flour, making a roux.
3. Add broth and bring mixture to a boil, stir constantly. Stir in reserved cup of cauliflower juice, half & half, and salt. Add cauliflower, broccoli and potatoes.
4. Bring back to a boil and stir in the cheese.
5. Serve topped with chives and parsley.

*Recipe from Brianna Christensen