Creamy Cauliflower Cheese Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups small cauliflower florets

• 1 cup fat-free vegetable broth

• 1 packet IP Broccoli Cheese Soup Mix

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1⁄4 tsp salt

• 1⁄4 tsp black pepper

• A large pinch smoked paprika

• 1 tbsp chopped chives or green onion tops, optional

Directions:

• In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the cauliflower and broth and bring to a boil.

• Lower heat, cover the pan and simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.

• Meanwhile, prepare the soup mix according to packet directions and keep warm.

• Pour cauliflower into a blender. Cover the blender with a folded towel over the lid.

• Blend on low speed in 10 seconds increments, gradually increasing the speed to high, until smooth.

• Return cauliflower to the pan. Stir in soup mix, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

• Heat until hot (do not allow to boil). Serve with a sprinkle of paprika and chives, if desired.