Wisconsin Cauliflower Cheese Soup

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So rich, your guests won't believe it's made with milk instead of cream. Use a blender not a food processor to puree the soup for an extra-smooth texture. kids and adults alike will love this soup.

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Steps

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In 4-quart saucepan , melt butter over medium heat.

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Add onion and cook until golden , about 10 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Stir in flour , salt and garlic.

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Cook 2 minutes , stirring frequently.

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Stir in milk , chicken broth , red pepper , and 1 1 / 2 cups water.

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Add cauliflower and heat to boiling over high heat.

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Reduce heat to low.

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Cover and simmer until cauliflower is tender , about 10 minutes.

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In blender or with immersion blender blend cauliflower mixture at low speed until very smooth.

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Return cauliflower mixture to saucepan.

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Remove saucepan from heat.

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Stir in mustard and 1 1 / 2 cups cheese until melted and smooth.

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Garnish soup with remaining cheese to serve.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, all-purpose flour, salt, milk, chicken broth, cauliflower, dijon mustard, sharp cheddar cheese, garlic clove, red pepper flakes, water