Mom's Excellent Creamy Cauliflower Soup

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Steps

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Salt to taste in a large stock pot , saute onion , garlic , celery , and carrots till tender.

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Add stock or water to pan with potato cubes , cauliflower and banana pepper.

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Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes , or till vegetables are tender.

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At this point , add seasonings , except salt.

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Taste for heat , and if ok , remove banana pepper now.

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If you like it hotter , leave till desired heat is achieved , remembering that reheating the soup will make it hotter each time.

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Next , add the milk and heat to a slow simmer.

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Now , add the cheese.

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I use 1-2 cups of velveeta , and or sharp cheddar cheese shredded , and stir in until melted.

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Now salt to taste and serve.

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I also add shredded sharp cheddar cheese with the velveeta.

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I also like the caraway flavor and add more than my mom does.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, celery, garlic cloves, carrot, potatoes, cauliflower florets, chicken stock, dill, caraway seed, dry mustard, black pepper, cheddar cheese, evaporated skim milk, hot banana pepper