Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Dear Sis,

Today we had leftovers for lunch when we got back from family story/craft time at the library. William had the rest of the creamy cauliflower soup we made yesterday when Mama Jen, Carter, and Brother Zach came to play.

Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Serves 8
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Ingredients
  1. 1/2 c butter, divided
  2. 4 stalks celery, diced
  3. 2 carrots, peeled & shredded
  4. 1 onion, chopped
  5. 4 c water
  6. 1 head cauliflower, cut in florets
  7. 1/2 c unbleached flour
  8. 4 c whole milk
  9. 4 oz cream cheese
  10. 1 c shape cheddar, shredded
  11. salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Saute celery, carrot, and onion, in 2 T butter, in a stock pot until soft.
  2. Add water and cauliflower. Cover and simmer 15 minutes until cauliflower is soft.
  3. In a saucepan, melt remaining 6 T butter. Stir in flour to make a roux. Add milk gradually, stirring as it cooks. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in cheddar until melted. Remove from heat.
  4. Mash cauliflower into small bits with a potato masher. Stir in cheese sauce. Season to taste.
Notes
  1. Goes well with crackers.
  2. Leftovers can be frozen.
Adapted from Not Your Mother's Make Ahead and Freeze Cookbook
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William loves cauliflower! This is a great way to turn it into a meal:)

Love,

b