Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 qt. water
  • 3 qt. cauliflower florets, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09
  • 6 Tbsp. butter
  • 1-1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1-1/2 qt. whole milk
  • PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, cubed, softened
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 12 each cauliflower florets, halved, sauteed Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

Method

  • Bring water, chopped cauliflower, butter and salt to boil in saucepan on medium heat; simmer on medium-low heat 30 min.
  • or until cauliflower is tender.
  • Stir in milk, cream cheese and cheddar; cook on low heat until cheeses are melted, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Puree until smooth; return to stove top.
  • Cook until heated through.
  • For each serving: Ladle 1 cup soup into bowl.
  • Garnish with 2 sauteed cauliflower floret halves and 1 tsp.
  • chives.