broccoli and roasted cauliflower cheese soup

Name: Broccoli and Roasted Cauliflower Cheese Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 5 tablespoon(s) olive oil, for sauteing; 1 - head, cauliflower, diced; 10 cup(s) broccoli, chopped; 1 cup(s) parsnips, diced; 2 cup(s) celery, diced; 2 cup(s) leeks, diced; 2 clove(s) garlic, large, chopped; 64 ounce(s) chicken broth, low sodium; 2 pound(s) velveeta sharp cheddar or original; 8 ounce(s) philadelphia cream cheese; 1/2 stick(s) butter; - salt and pepper, to taste; 1 - bottle sweet chili sauce (i like frank's red hot)

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Linda BONWILL

Englewood, FL

Updated on Nov 8, 2012

This is my $10,000 winning soup recipe that got me to the final table at the World Food Championships in Las Vegas.

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In this photo I added some cream cheese to the cauliflower, but it is not necessary.

prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method ---

yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

5 tablespoons olive oil, for sauteing
1 - head, cauliflower, diced
10 cups broccoli, chopped
1 cup parsnips, diced
2 cups celery, diced
2 cups leeks, diced
2 cloves garlic, large, chopped
64 ounces chicken broth, low sodium
2 pounds velveeta sharp cheddar or original
8 ounces philadelphia cream cheese
1/2 stick butter
- salt and pepper, to taste
1 - bottle sweet chili sauce (i like frank's red hot)

How To Make broccoli and roasted cauliflower cheese soup

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Toss cauliflower with oil, salt and pepper. Place on cookie sheet. Bake until brown. Cauliflower can also be tossed with softened cream cheese to make creamy.
Step 3

In large skillet, heat oil on medium. Add parsnips, celery, leeks, garlic and butter. Saute until soft.
Step 4

Add broccoli and approx 2 cups broth to skillet. Cover and cook until soft.
Step 5

In a large sauce pan, add 2 cups broth, Velveeta and Philadelphia Cream Cheese. Heat on low, stirring.
Step 6

Add contents of skillet to blender and puree, adding additional broth for easy pureeing.
Step 7

Add broccoli to cheese sauce; whisk to prevent burning.
Step 8

Add remaining broth to soup little at a time, to desired thickness. Season to taste.
Step 9

Serve in individual bowls. Top with roasted cauliflower and drizzle with sweet chili sauce.
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