Fairbanks is experiencing a heat wave of +2 F! That is soooo cold. I made a cheddar cauliflower soup which was warm and delicious.
Cheddar Cauliflower Soup
1 head of cauliflower
4 small potatoes
1 carrot (you can add more if you'd like and/or celery perhaps)
1 large onion
1 cup veggie broth
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flower
1 cup cream
2 cups milk (you can skip the cream and add 3 cups milk)
2 cups sharp cheddar
1 cup medium cheddar (i really like cheese)
green onions
In a large put bring broth to a boil. Add chopped potatoes, onions, carrots, and cauliflower - not too small, or it will get mushy. boil/cook covered until soft, stirring occasionally to make sure it doesn't burn. In a large pan melt butter on medium heat; once tiny bubbles start forming add the flower and mix well. Cook approx 3 minutes until it thickens. slowly add small amounts of milk with whisk and cook until the mixture thickens. Add the cooked veggies with the broth and stir in the cheese until melted. S&P to taste. I always like to add green onions if I have them. Enjoy!
