Roasted Cauliflower and Aged White Cheddar Soup

• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 small head Cauliflower
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 1 tsp Thyme

• Canned Goods

  • 3 cups Vegetable broth or chicken broth or chicken stock

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Vegetable oil

• Dairy

  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar, Aged White
  • 1 cup Milk or cream

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth or chicken stock *
• 1 1/2 cups aged white cheddar, shredded
• 1 cup milk or cream
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Toss the cauliflower florets in the oil along with the salt and pepper, arrange them in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until lightly golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat, add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
• Add the garlic and thyme and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
• Add the broth, deglaze the pan, add the cauliflower, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
• Puree the soup until it reaches your desired consistency with a stick blender.
• Mix in the cheese, let it melt without bringing it to boil again.
• Mix in the milk, season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.

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