Orange Cauliflower and Cheese Soup
Orange makes things taste cheesier, so blend orange cauliflower into a cheesy low carb soup!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 head orange cauliflower cut in florets
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp white pepper
- black pepper and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the cauliflower, onion, and broth. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, melt butter in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring to keep lumps from forming. Cook and stir until bubbly and thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat, then add cheese and seasonings.
- Use an immersion blender to blend cauliflower until smooth.
- Pour milk-cheese mixture into cauliflower puree. Use immersion blender again to blend until velvety.
- Serve immediately and top with black pepper, parsley, and reserved cheese.