Creamy Cauliflower Soup

• 1 large onion, extra large, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, coarsley chopped (can use more)
• 2 -3 celery ribs, sliced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (to taste)
• 1/3 cup butter, plus
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 head cauliflower (cut into small florets or chopped)
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon (optional but good to use)
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup full-fat whole milk or 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 - 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons sour cream

1. In a Dutch oven, saute onions, carrots, celery and garlic in 1/3 cup butter (can use less butter if desired) until tender (about 5 minutes).
2. Add in cauliflower, broth, parsley, salt, pepper, basil and tarragon (if using).
3. Cover and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until cauliflower is firm-tender.
4. Meanwhile in a saucepan, melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter.
5. Whisk in flour until smooth.
6. Gradually add/whisk in milk or half and half cream, whipping cream and the broth/cauliflower mixture; bring to a boil and cook stirring for about 2 minutes,or until thickened.
7. Add in Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
8. Remove from heat and add/stir in the sour cream.
9. DELICIOUS!

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-cauliflower-soup-132554 (may not work)