Cauliflower-cheese soup

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsPotato; chunks
2cupsCauliflower flowerets
1cupChopped carrots
3mediumsGarlic cloves
1cupChopped onion
teaspoonSalt
4cupsWater or stock
cupGrated cheddar cheese
¾cupMilk
¼teaspoonDill weed
¼teaspoonGround dill; or caraway seed
¼teaspoonDry mustard
Black pepper
cupCauliflower flowerets
¾cupButtermilk
Chopped scallions
2ouncesGrated cheddar cheese

Directions

Put the first 7 ingredients in a pot (potato through water). Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes. Puree the entire mixture in the blender until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a kettle (double-boiler, if available) and whisk in cheddar, milk, dill weed, dill, mustard and pepper.

Steam or saute in butter 1½ cups more cauliflowerets. Add these to the soup. Just before serving whisk in ¾ cup buttermilk. Serve topped with chopped scallions and extra cheese.

Recipe by: Mollie Katzen, "Moosewood Cookbook" Posted to recipelu-digest by Karen Sonnessa <ksonness@...> on Feb 6, 1998