Cauliflower Soup

I made this soup for dinner tonight and everyone loved it- even Brian, who isn't necessarily a soup guy. I love that it has a lot of healthy ingredients in it and it makes a ton for leftovers.

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Cauliflower Soup

Adapted from Zoom Yummy

1 head of cauliflower, chopped into florets

2 carrots, diced

1 onion, diced

3 Tbs. butter

7 cups chicken broth

4 Tbs. flour

3 cups milk

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese

2 tsp. parsley

2 bay leaves

1/4 tsp. pepper

Salt, to taste

Melt 2 Tbs. butter in large saucepan. Saute onions for 3 minutes and then add carrots and saute for 2 additional minutes. Add cauliflower, chicken broth, and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 25 minutes. While thats cooking, whisk together flour and milk in a bowl. Melt 1 Tbs. butter in smaller saucepan. Add milk and flour mixture and whisk together. Bring to a boil and whisk constantly, while boiling for two minutes. Add milk mixture to soup and simmer for 10 minutes altogether. Remove from heat and add sour cream and cheese. Serve.