Cauliflower Cheese Soup

1 medium head cauliflower

2 cups chicken stock

1/4 cup margarine

1/4 cup onion, chopped

1/4 cup plain flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

2 cups milk

1 cup grated medium cheddar cheese

Buttered bread crumbs for garnish

Parsley

Cook cauliflower in chicken stock until tender.  Do not drain.  Cool a bit.  Blend to desired texture.  

 

Melt butter in a large saucepan.  Add onion and saute.  Do not brown.  Mix in flour, salt and pepper.  Add milk.  Heat and stir until it boils and thickens.  

 

Add cheese and cauliflower mixture.  Stir to heat and melt cheese.  

 

Garnish with buttered bread crumbs and parsley (optional).

Note:  Can also use broccoli instead of cauliflower.