Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

4 Tablespoons Butter (separated)

1/2 cup chopped onion (yellow sweet is good)

1 cup chopped celery

3 medium red potatoes diced (holds up better)

1 sm to med carrot

1 large head of cauliflower (core removed and

chopped into small florets)

4 cups chicken broth

Directions

Saute Onion & celery with 2 tbsp butter, until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside. Mix 1/.4 cup flour in 2 tlsp butter stir untill flour is well mixed add 1 cup of mill with 2 cups of half & half. Put in CROCK POT.

In a saucepan, mix some of the cauliflower, (You can also add some of the diced potatoes) & chicken broth, bring the mixture to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for least 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower is very tender, such that it can be mashed easily with a fork. You can break it up a little while it's cooking to help speed the process along.

Use an immersion blender, food processor or transfer the mixture to a blender, and puree until smooth and creamy. Return the soup to the crockpot.

Add to crock pot: onion, celery, carrots, potatoes,cauliflower, broccoli, salt & pepper to taste. Cook on Med to Low for 4 - 6 hrs.

1/2 hr before serving add 8 oz cubbed or shredded cheddar cheese. Garnish with additional shredded cheese and crumbled bacon, if desired.

NOTE: THIS IS A CROCKPOT MEAL. Heat up in microwave

Total Time: Approx 6 hrs 45 min

Prep: 45 min

Cook: 4-6 hrs Crock Pot

Yield: 6 - 8 servings

Level: Easy

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