Friday, November 16, 2007

Cauliflower and Cheese Soup

Todays soup is a quick recipe, you can whip it right up.
2 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp paprika
1 thin slice onion
1/2 - 10 oz pkg frozen cauliflower
1- 1 1/4 oz pkg cheese sauce mix
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/8 tsp grated nutmeg
1 Tbsp minced parsley

In a kettle over medium heat, bring the water to a boil with the salt, paprika, and onion, then add the cauliflower. Simmer 10 minutes, uncovered. Strain, reserving the cooking liquid. Cut the califlower into tiny florets.

Turn the cheese sauce mix into a saucepan over low heat and stir in the milk. Stir in the cauliflower liquid and the florets, then the cream. Add the nutmeg, heat to just below boiling. Serves 3 to 4.

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