Classic Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Begin by preparing the vegetables. Chop the medium cauliflower into small florets and dice the medium onion. Mince the 2 cloves of garlic.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the cauliflower florets to the pot and pour in the 4 cups of vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.

4. 4

   Once the cauliflower is tender, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, you can transfer the soup in batches to a blender and blend until smooth.

5. 5

   Return the soup to the pot (if using a blender) and stir in 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.

6. 6

   Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.

7. 7

   Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional cheddar cheese if desired.