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Favorite Cauliflower Soup Recipe

We use this rich and filling soup as a meal in itself. Accompanied by a salad and rolls, it makes a fine luncheon. It also makes a very nice prelude for your dinner menu when you entertain.

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Favorite Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

5 30 35

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 5 cups)
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Minced chives or fresh parsley

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1-in. of water and cauliflower to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain and reserve liquid; set aside.
In the same saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add flour; cook and stir until bubbly. Add broth; bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Reduce heat; stir in 1 cup cooking liquid, cream and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in cauliflower and salt. Remove from the heat. Add cheese and stir until melted. Sprinkle with chives or parsley. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 221 calories, 16 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 652 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Cauliflower Soup in Bountiful Harvest Cookbook , p55