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.