creamy cauliflower soup

Ingredients

• 4 cups finely chopped cauliflower (appx. 1 medium head)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 1/2 cups boiling water
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon or broth mix
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 2 dashes worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups shredded velveeta or cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups milk (can use skim or a combo with half and half)