Cauliflower Soup

I had seen a recipe for Cauliflower soup nearly 6 months ago and wanted to try it.  I finally had the chance.  I love the richness of it.

Cauliflower Soup

1 head fresh cauliflower, broken into pieces
1 small white onion, chopped
1 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups Cheddar Cheese, grated
1 cup milk, to thin
1/2 cup water
Salt to taste

Place the olive oil and butter in a heavy bottom pan, add the chopped onions, saute until translucent.  Add the cauliflower pieces and the 1/2 cup water, turn the flame as low as possible.  Cook until the cauliflower is soft and easily mashed with a fork.  When the cauliflower is cooked add the cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted. 

Place the cauliflower and cheese mixture in a blender, cover it well and blend until smooth, adding milk as needed to thin.  Taste for salt.  This should take just a few seconds and not cool the soup off too much.

Serve.