Golden Cauliflower Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cauliflower or 1 small head fresh cauliflower, separated into small flowerets
2 c. water
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. margarine or butter
1/3 to 1/2 c. unsifted flour
2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. chicken-flavor instant bouillon or 6 bouillon cubes
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
chopped green onion or parsley

Preparation

In medium saucepan, cook cauliflower in 1 cup water until tender.
Reserve 1 cup cooked flowerets.
In blender or food processor, blend remaining cauliflower and liquid; set aside.
In large heavy saucepan, cook onion in margarine until tender; stir in flour.
Gradually add remaining water, milk and bouillon; cook and stir until well blended and thickened.
Add cheese, pureed cauliflower, reserved flowerets and nutmeg; cook and stir until cheese melts and mixture is hot (do not boil).
Garnish with green onion.