Cauliflower Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower, broken into Florets
1 medium white onion, chopped
10 ounces chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons plain flour
3 cups milk
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
curry powder or white pepper, to taste

Preparation

Put the cauliflower, onion, broth and bullion cube in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are tender.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the flour until smooth.
Gradually add the milk, cooking and stirring until thickened and bubbly.
Cook, stirring for 2 minutes longer.
Reduce heat and stir in cheese and seasonings.
Using a stick blender, blend the vegetable broth mixture until smooth.
Stir in the cheese sauce and blend again to combine.
Serve hot in heated bowls with a sprinkling of parsley on top of each.
You may garnish with bread croutons if you wish.