- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add cauliflower, chicken broth, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in cream or half-and-half and cheese. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Puree soup in batches in a blender or use an immersion blender to blend soup directly in the pot.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
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