Creamy Cauliflower Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Recipe By : Catering Site
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cans chicken broth -- (14-1/2-ounce)
1 medium head cauliflower separated into flowerets -- (about 6 cups)
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3/4 cup chopped celery -- (about 1 large
-- stalk)
1/2 cup chopped onion -- (about 1 medium)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 dash ground nutmeg

Heat 1 can broth to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Stir in cauliflower, celery,
onion and lemon juice. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover and
cook 15 minutes or until tender; do not drain. Carefully pour about half the
cauliflower mixture in blender. Cover and blend until of uniform consistency.
Repeat with remaining cauliflower mixture; reserve. Melt margarine in 3-quart
saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until
flour is absorbed; remove from heat. Stir in milk and remaining 1 can broth
with wire whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1
minute. Stir in reserved cauliflower mixture, pepper and nutmeg; heat until
hot.

Posted To Fabfood August 1998~Busted With 2.0 <melizajane@aol.com>


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