Beer, Cheese, Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

• ½ cup chopped green onions
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 5 cups vegetarian broth (or milk)
• 1 small head cauliflower
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
• 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Method

1. Sauté green onions, celery, and carrots in butter. Mix flour and dry mustard into sautéed vegetables. Add broth and bring to a boil.
2. Break up cauliflower into bite-size pieces, steam until tender.
3. Reduce heat of sautéed vegetables to a simmer, add cauliflower, beer, and cheeses.
4. Simmer 15-20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.