Cauliflower Cheddar Soup

Made this delicious cauliflower cheddar soup and upped the protein/ fibre with some navy beans. Served along with warm cheesy bread. Mmmmmmm, so good! 😋

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 can navy beans, drained & rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups sharp cheddar, grated
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp dried mustard
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté onion in a bit of oil in a large pot. Add cauliflower and beans. Top with vegetable broth. Bring to boil and then reduce heat to simmer, cover.
2. In meantime, melt butter in saucepan. Add flour and stir. Slowly add milk, whisking until mixture thickens. Add spices and cheese. Stir.
3. Blend cauliflower mixture with immersion blender. Stir in cheese mixture. Allow to simmer for a few minutes.