i swear pinterest is going to be the death of me. i take a gander every now and then while on my lunch or at home. i found a recip for the Cafe Zupas' Cauliflower Soup. i was dying to make it and didn't think i'd have a hard time selling it to Kasia. we both love Zupas and so why not try to recreate it in our own kitchen? i wanted to have it ready for Kasia when she got off of work, but it took a little longer than i had expected to get it smooth and creamy. plus, i had to watch an episode of my favorite TV show NCIS!
ok, so i mentioned that i found the recipe on pinterest. i don't have the time/money/energy/space to come up with things like this on my own yet. i do love taking pictures of my ingredients before they become dinner/lunch/leftovers (which is what i have for lunch today!)
INGREDIENTS
*2 T butter
*1 medium onion, chopped
*1/4 C flour
*1/2 t salt
*2 C milk
*1 1/2 C water
*1 can chicken broth
*1 head cauliflower, cut into 1" pieces
*1 t dijon mustard
*1 C shredded cheddar cheese
*1 C shredded pepper jack cheese
*paprika
*Tony's cajun seasoning (a staple at our house)
*dash of tobasco sauce
DIRECTIONS
*melt butter over medium heat in a large pot
*add onion and cook until golden, stirring occasionally
*stir in flour and salt; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently
*gradually add in milk, chicken broth, and water
*add cauliflower
*bring to a boil and reduce heat to low
*cover pot and let simmer about 15-20 minutes until cauliflower is tender
*scoop mixture into a blender, small batches at a time (with center blender cover removed to allow steam to escape)
*return mixture to saucepan and keep heat on medium until hot, stirring occasionally
*remove saucepan from heat
*stir in mustard and cheese until melted an smooth
*add spices and tobasco to taste
**make sure to blend until smooth**
i love this soup and was eager to share it. i called my bff natalie and she brought some rolls that we slathered with butter and tossed in the oven. so good!!
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