Cauliflower Soup
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 cups water
1 pound fully cooked smoked turkey sausage, cubed
½ cup chopped onion
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash grated nutmeg
2 cups reduce-fat milk
8 ounces low-fat American cheese, cubed
In a saucepan, cook cauliflower and carrots in water until tender, set aside (do not drain).
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage and onion until translucent, drain off any fat. Add flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Gradually add the milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Add cauliflower and carrots and the cooking liquid; heat through. Stir in the cheese until melted.
Serves six to eight.
Marie Dini, Algonquin
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