Cauliflower Cheese Soup is the perfect comfort food, pairing the subtle flavors of cauliflower with the richness of melted cheese. This soup is ideal for cozy evenings, offering warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful.

This soup recipe begins with sautéing onions and celery in butter, which adds depth to the dish. Next, season the ingredients while cooking in the pot with salt and ground black pepper, enhancing the aromatic vegetables' natural sweetness during cooking. Cauliflower is then added to the pot once it's simmered with chicken broth and water. Cauliflower has a mild and nutty flavor that pairs well with the cheese soup.

Cheese is melted for the soup, transforming the dish into a creamy and indulgent meal. The cheese brings a rich, savory depth, melding with the cauliflower to create a silky-smooth consistency. Shredded cheese is garnished on top to add a delightful contrast to the soup, making each bite even more satisfying.

This Cauliflower Cheese Soup is a comforting and delightful choice for anyone seeking a nourishing and delicious meal that warms both body and soul. Enjoy this soup with a side of your favorite bread for a tasty meal.

Prep Time:  5 minutes   |    Cook Time:  20  minutes   |    Total Time:  25 minutes   |    Servings:  4

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons  Countryside Creamery  Unsalted Butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• Stonemill  Iodized Salt, to taste
• Stonemill  Ground Black Pepper, to taste
• 1 head cauliflower, chopped
• 32 ounces  Chef's Cupboard  Chicken Broth
• 1 cup water
• 16 ounces  Clancy's  Cheese Melt, diced
• Clancy's  Cheese Melt, shredded, for topping (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large stock pot, melt butter. Add onions and celery and sauté for 3-5 minutes or until soft. Stir in salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Add cauliflower, broth and water. Simmer for 10 minutes or until cauliflower is soft.
3. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour mixture back into pot.
4. Melt cheese in microwave for 2 minutes, in 30 second intervals, stirring. Add to pot with cauliflower, stir and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Top bowls of soup with additional shredded cheese melt, if desired.

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Alyssa, ALDI Test Kitchen