Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Such a delicious soup made with lots of cauliflower and veggies. It tastes like potato soup and it's perfectly hearty and creamy.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (2 1/4 lb) large head cauliflower, large stem removed and discarded, remaining chopped into small pieces
• 1 small yellow onion, diced (1 cup)
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced (1 cup)
• 2 stalks celery, diced (3/4 cup)
• 5 Tbsp butter, divided
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 4 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup shredded sharp white or yellow cheddar, plus more for serving if desired
• 4 - 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped (optional)
• 2 green onions, chopped (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Melt 1 butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots and celery and saute 5 minutes. 
2. Add chicken broth and cauliflower, season with salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low then cover and simmer until veggies are tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile melt remaining butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook and whisk constantly 1 minute.
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