Easy Cauliflower Cheddar Soup | 2014 Milk Calendar

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

Dice 2 celery stalks, 1 medium onion, and 3 potatoes.

Put diced vegetables in a large pot with 9 cups of cauliflower.

Add a little bit of pepper.

Pour in reduced sodium chicken broth and a little bit of water.

Add 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic.

Bring the soup to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low.

Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Add flour mixed with milk to the soup to thicken it, whisking to avoid lumps.

Bring the soup back to a boil while stirring constantly.

Add a little bit of nutmeg and stir constantly for another 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Remove from heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender until velvety.

Bring the soup back to a boil while stirring constantly.

Add Canadian cheddar cheese, a pinch of salt, and ground pepper, whisking until the cheese melts.

Cooking Techniques

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