Cauliflower Soup

from the kitchen of Jackie

11 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Cook: 30 min.

6 cups chicken broth
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 large head cauliflower (2 pounds), broken into florets
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven, combine the broth, celery, onion and carrot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cauliflower; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

In a blender or food processor, process vegetable mixture in batches until smooth; return to pan. Stir in the cream, parsley, salt, dill,