Silky Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

• 6 tbsps parmesan cheeseNutrition
• 1/2 cup fat free half and halfNutrition
• 0.12 tsp nutmegNutrition
• 1/2 tsp pepperNutrition
• 1/4 tsp cayenneNutrition
• 1 tsp saltNutrition
• 1 tbsp olive oilNutrition
• 4 cups chicken brothNutrition
• 1 head medium cauliflower, cored and choppedNutrition
• 2 cloves garlicNutrition
• 1 medium onionNutrition

Directions

1. 1Dice onion, 2 cloves garlic and one medium to large head of cauliflower.
2. 2Sauté onion and garlic (salt and pepper) in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until soft (about 5 minutes).
3. 3Add cauliflower and chicken broth and bring to a low boil. Cook about 10-15 minutes until cauliflower is soft.
4. 4Use immersion blender or add small amounts at a time to a regular blender (very small amounts or this could blow the top off of the blender) until soup is smooth and creamy. Return to pot.
5. 5Season with a pinch of nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, a dash or two of cayenne (again to taste).
6. 6Add 1/4 - 1/2 cup of fat free half and half (can use milk or real half and half or even cream if you're not really worried about calorie/fat content). add 1/4 cup or so of good quality parmesan cheese (a nice Gouda or even Swiss would probably work just fine).
7. 7Simmer over low heat - do not boil after adding milk - for 10 or 15 minutes just to heat thoroughly, melt cheese and meld flavors.
8. 8Garnish with additional pepper, chives, sprinkle of cheese or maybe even some chopped bacon.

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