Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

This is the other half of my favorite meal from Zupas.

• ·         1 medium Cauliflower- chopped into small pieces
• ·         1 can chicken broth
• ·         1 cup water
• ·         1 cup cream
• ·         8 oz grated sharp white cheddar cheese
• ·         Salt and pepper, 1 tsp. each
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne
• 1/4 tsp .paprika

Place the cauliflower, broth and water in a pot. Add salt and pepper. Simmer with the lid off until the cauliflower is soft. Then blend with the liquid until smooth. Return the cauliflower mixture to the pot and slowly add in the grated cheese and cream, stirring often. Add cayenne and paprika.

Alternatives: Cheesy Cauliflower Mash

Boil cauliflower in salted water till soft. Drain, Blend with ½ cup cream and ½ stick of butter till smooth. Place in a baking dish and top with cheese and bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

Picky kids option: You can also add some peeled golden potatoes in with the cauliflower. This helps hide the flavor of the cauliflower so kids think it is just mashed potatoes.