Spicy, Homestyle Cream of Cauliflower Soup

Ingredients

 * 2 cups chicken broth
 * 1 small onion, chopped
 * 2 cups chopped cauliflower
 * Hot sauce to taste
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine ( optional; omit for low fat)
 * 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
 * ground pepper, salt to taste
 * 1 cup low-fat milk

Directions

 * 1) Combine the chicken broth, onion, cauliflower and hot sauce in a sauce pan.
 * 2) Bring the mixture to a boil, and simmer until the vegetable bits are tender.
 * 3) Use a slotted spoon to remove the vegetable to a food processor and pulse until smooth.
 * 4) Repeat until all the cauliflower is smooth ( if you don't have a food processor, you can use a food mill or potato masher).
 * 5) In a separate saucepan or small skillet, melt the butter, add the flour and pepper and make a roux.
 * 6) Add the roux to the milk and stir well.
 * 7) Add the milk mixture to the soup ( in the original saucepan ); cook and stir until thickend and bubbly.
 * 8) Do not let the soup burn. Adjust seasonings to taste.