Cauliflower Cheese Soup

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUP
Wonderful solid meal soup for trimming the tree party, Just serve it with a crusty loaf of French bread. Serves 6 to 8

1 medium	Cauliflower broken into florets	1 medium
1 medium	White onion, chopped	1 medium
1 can	Chicken broth	1 can
1	Chicken bouillon cube	1
2 tbsp	Butter	25 mL
2 tbsp	Flour	25 mL
3 cups	Milk	750 mL
8 oz (2 cups)	Shredded cheddar cheese	225 g
3 tbsp	Fresh parsley, chopped	1
1 tsp	Salt	5 mL
1/4 tsp	Ground nutmeg	1 mL
1/8 tsp each	cayenne pepper, curry powder and white pepper	.5 mL each

In a large saucepan cook cauliflower, onion, broth and bouillon over medium heat until the vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Cook and stir until bubbly. Cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer or until thickened. Reduce heat; add cheese and seasonings. Pour into cauliflower mixture. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes (do not boil).

CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUP