Cauliflower Cheddar Soup

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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:
– 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.
– In meantime, melt butter in saucepan. Add flour and stir. Slowly add milk, whisking until mixture thickens. Add spices and cheese. Stir.
– Blend cauliflower mixture with immersion blender. Stir in cheese mixture. Allow to simmer for a few minutes.