Cauliflower Soup

So, to give credit where credit is due--this recipe is from The Pioneer Woman.  I have made several of her recipes and almost all of them have been major hits with the whole family.  Or at least, 3 out of 4 family members (the 5th hasn't been eating solids long enough to be a part of the statistics).  But I've made a few tweaks to make it a little healthier.

Cauliflower Soup (from Pioneer Woman)

2-3 T. olive oil

1/2 onion, finely diced

2-3 carrots, finely diced

1-2 celery stalks, finely diced

1-2 heads cauliflower, roughly chopped

2 T. chopped parsley

2 quarts chicken broth

4 T. butter

1 C. milk

6 T. flour

2 C. fat free half & half

2-4 tsp. salt

1 C. sour cream, room temp.

Heat oil in large pot.  Add onion and cook to brown.  Add carrots and celery.  Cook a few minutes.  Add cauliflower and parsley.  Cover and cook over very low heat 15 min.  Pour in chicken broth.  Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer.

In medium saucepan, melt 4 T. butter.  Stir in flour and salt.  Slowly add milk and whisk to combine.  Remove from heat and stir in 2 C. half & half.  Do this slowly, or you'll have lumps.  Lumps are no good.  Add mixture to simmering soup. Allow to simmer for 15-20 min.  Check seasoning and add  more salt and pepper if necessary.

Place small amount of sour cream in each bowl and add the soup.

I usually forget the sour cream and Blake has decided he likes it better that way, so try live it up and try it both ways!