Adam'S Favorite Creamy-Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
- 3 lbs cauliflower, flowerettes
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup sweet onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups light cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Optional
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated
- Break the cauliflower down into small flowerettes, chop some of the stems up into bite size pieces.
- Set the stock on the stove to boil.
- Add the chopped onions to the broth and season with salt and pepper. Let this boil until the onions are transparent.
- Add the cauliflower flowerettes and turn the heat down to a simmer. Cover the pot and keep at a simmer.
- Meanwhile, make a roux of the flour and butter over medium-low heat. Cook this while whisking until the flour slightly changes color (whisk constantly so it doesn't burn, and make sure it doesn't burn).
- Add the cream slowly, whisking in between each addition so that the lumps come out and the roux stays smooth. This mixture should always come back to a boil once the milk has been stirred in well, if it doesn't, turn the heat up!
- When all the cream has been added and the roux is thick and smooth (about the consistency of thick pudding) add it to the soup.
- Stir the soup well to incorporate the cream, and keep stirring until it comes up to a boil.
- Add the cheese, turn the heat down to low, cover and bring to a slow boil. Stir frequently so it doesn't burn on the bottom.
cauliflower, chicken stock, sweet onion, butter, flour, light cream, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/adams-favorite-creamy-cheesy-cauliflower-soup-361598 (may not work)