Roasted Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Soup

Roasted Cauliflower Cheddar Cheese Soup

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

2 tbsp cooking oil

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

1 tbsp cooking oil

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp thyme

3 cups chicken broth

1 1/2 cups old cheddar cheese

1 cup milk

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

Toss the cauliflower in first amount of oil with salt and pepper and arrange on a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in a 400 degree oven until slightly golden, approximately 20 - 30 minutes. 

Heat second amount of oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion and sautée until tender, approximately 6 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and sautée until fragrant, about a minute. 

Add the broth, deglaze the pan, add cauliflower, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes. 

Purée the soup until it reaches your desired consistency with a stick blender. 

Mix in the cheese and allow to melt while stirring. Add milk and season with salt and pepper to taste. 

Remove from heat and serve.