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Cheesy, Chunky Cauliflower Soup

This is a great cheesy and chunky cauliflower based soup. The leeks add great flavor and the 3 cheese blend adds a tasty creaminess.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups chopped cauliflower about 1 head
  • 2 leeks white and light green parts thinly sliced
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • ½ cup white sharp cheddar shredded
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar shredded
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded

Method
 

  1. Cook the leeks in oil over medium heat in a large sauce pan for about 5 minutes, or until they are soft
  2. Add the cauliflower, water, 2 cups of milk, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring this to a boil while stirring it
  3. When it boils, remove the bay leaf, reduce heat, cover and simmer until the cauliflower is soft, about 8 minutes
  4. Whisk together the flour and ½ cup of milk, add this to the simmering mixture when the cauliflower is soft. Stir until it becomes thicker
  5. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice and cheese, stir until the cheese is melted
  6. Ladle into bowls and serve!