5 year Cauliflower Soup

5 year Cauliflower Soup
Serves 6-8


Ingredients:
½ head cauliflower cut into 1½” florets (save the stems)
2 Tbsp butter (I use unsalted)
1 sweet onion finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp flour
¼ tsp grated nutmeg (I recommend fresh nutmeg)
A large pinch cayenne pepper
2 cups low salt chicken broth (homemade if you have it!)
½ cup whipping cream
2 cups water
3 sprigs fresh thyme
400g 5 year old cheddar
Freshly ground black pepper


Preparation:
Par boil the florets and stems until tender 3-4 minutes


Take a dozen or more of the florets and cut into mini florets


Over medium heat melt the butter and cook onions until soft


Add the garlic and cook an addition 2-3 minutes


Stirring constantly add the flour, cream, water, and broth


Add thyme and heat to a simmer


Stir in cheese and simmer for another 5 minutes


Remove thyme


Stir in the stem pieces and large florets


Purée the soup in batches


Reheat the mixture at a low temperature and add the remaining mini florets


Pepper to taste


Serve and enjoy

Pair: With your favourite white!