1 medium cauliflower, trimmed and separated into florets
2 cups chicken stock or broth
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 cup grated medium Cheddar cheese
Buttered breadcrumbs and parsley for garnish
Recipe
1. Cook cauliflower florets in chicken stock until tender. Do not drain. Cool a bit. Run through blender to desired texture. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in saucepan. Add onion and sauté until limp. 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.
3. Garnish with buttered breadcrumbs and parsley
From: "Company's Coming Soups & Sandwiches" by Jean Pare. Copyright 1987