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Serves: 6

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

From: Everyday Food, March 2012

=Ingredients=

3 tbsp. butter

1 medium yellow onion, diced small

4 cups broth

5 1/2 ounces sharp white cheddar, grated

salt and pepper

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

=Directions=

== Step 1 ==
In a large pot melt butter of medium heat.  Add onion, cook stirring occasionally until softened, about 8 minutes.  Add cauliflower and cook until just beginning to brown, 12 minutes.  Add broth and 1 cup water and bring to a boil over high heat.  Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is very tender, 20 minutes.  Transfer mixture to a large bowl.

== Step 2 ==
In batches fill blender 1/2 way and blend until smooth.  Return pureed soup to bowl and add water if you want a thinner soup.  Heat over medium until warmed though.  Add cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.  Serve sprinkled with cayenne.