Roasted Cauliflower and Aged White Cheddar Soup (Kopie)

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A creamy white cheddar cauliflower soup with a hint of thyme.

Servings: 4+ servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients
1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
3 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups aged white cheddar, shredded
1 cup milk or cream
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1.Toss the cauliflower florets in the oil along with the salt and pepper and arrange them in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
2.Roast the cauliflower in a preheated 400F oven until lightly golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.
3.Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
4.Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
5.Add the garlic and thyme and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
6.Add the broth and cauliflower, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
7.Puree the soup until it reaches your desired consistency with a stick blender.
8.Mix in the cheese, let it melt and season with salt and pepper.
9.Mix in the milk and remove from heat.

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