Description

Baby, it's cold outside! Warm yourself up with this delicious and comforting soup that is quick and easy to make. Serve with a crusty bread or croutons and a side salad.

Ingredients

• 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1-2 T. olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• leaves from the celery, chopped
• 1 c. reduced-sodium chicken stock/broth
• 1 1/2 c. half-and-half
• 1/2 t. dried thyme
• 1/8 t. white pepper
• pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 c. shredded regular or reduced-fat white cheddar cheese (6 oz.)
• 1/2 t. salt
• fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
2. Wash cauliflower and celery. Coarsely chop cauliflower and chop the celery ribs and leaves.
3. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add chopped cauliflower, chicken broth, half-and-half, thyme, pepper, and nutmeg. Cover; simmer until cauliflower is tender. Puree the soup in a blender (or use an immersion blender); return to the pot to warm.