Name: Cheddar Cauliflower Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil -; 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white portion only) -; 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets -; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme -; 2 garlic cloves, minced -; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce -; 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth -; 1 can (12 ounces) reduced-fat evaporated milk -; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese -; Additional shredded sharp cheddar cheese and minced fresh thyme, optional -

Ingredients for - Cheddar Cauliflower Soup

1. 1 tablespoon olive oil

2. 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white portion only)

3. 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets

4. 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

5. 2 garlic cloves, minced

6. 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

7. 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth

8. 1 can (12 ounces) reduced-fat evaporated milk

9. 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

10. Additional shredded sharp cheddar cheese and minced fresh thyme, optional

How to cook deliciously - Cheddar Cauliflower Soup

1 . Stage

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in cauliflower, thyme, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.

2 . Stage

Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add evaporated milk and cheese; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle each serving with additional cheese and thyme.