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Makeover Cauliflower Soup

2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 large head cauliflower (2 pounds), broken into florets
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

In a Dutch oven, saute the celery, onion and carrot in butter for 3-5 minutes or
until crisp-tender. Stir in cauliflower and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat;
cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. In a
blender or food processor, process vegetable mixture in batches until smooth.
Return to the pan. Heat over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk
until smooth; stir into puree. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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Makeover Cauliflower Soup cont.

until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in the half-and-half, parsley, salt, dill and
pepper. Heat through.

Yield: 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).