KRIS' FAVORITE CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Ingredients:

  • 1 lg. head fresh cauliflower, separated into sm. flowerets
  • 2 c. water
  • 1/2 c. onion, chopped
  • 1/4 c. margarine
  • 1/2 c. unsifted flour
  • 2 tbsp. chicken flavor instant bouillon or 6 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 c. (8 oz.) mild Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 c. milk
  • 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • Parsley, chopped
  • Paprika

Instructions:

In medium saucepan, cook cauliflower in 1 cup water until tender; drain, reserving liquid. Reserve 1 cup

cauliflower. In blender, blend remaining cauliflower and reserve liquid. Set aside. In large heavy saucepan, cook

onion in margarine until tender; stir in flour. Gradually add remaining 1 cup water and bouillon, stirring until well

blended and thickened. Stir in mashed cauliflower, reserved flowerets and cheese. Cook until cheese melts. Add

milk and nutmeg. Heat over low heat. Serve garnished with parsley and paprika. Makes about 1 1/2 quarts.