Simple Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
Description
This cheesy cauliflower soup is simple to put together for a weekday lunch or dinner and can be on the table in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon salted butter
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
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1 medium head cauliflower, chopped into small florets
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1 (16 ounce) package aged Cheddar cheese
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5 cups milk
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and cauliflower; bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat slightly; simmer until cauliflower is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, grate Cheddar cheese. Whisk milk and flour together in a bowl.
4
When cauliflower is tender, slowly add milk-flour mixture, stirring until combined. Simmer until soup thickened, about 5 minutes.
5
Off heat, stir in Cheddar until melted and combined; season with salt and black pepper.