Soup!

These are my two favorite soups to fix when John is out of town. John doesn't really like them, but Braxton and I love them! It's the one (and only) good thing that happens at our house when John is out of town...

Caroline's Cheesy Crock Cauliflower Soup

2 cups chicken broth
16 oz frozen cauliflower
1 medium stalk celery, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup milk
1-1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Put all the ingredients, except for the milk and cheese into a Crock-Pot and cook on low until vegetables are very tender - about 4 to 6 hours.
Carefully pour mixture into a food processor or a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Or, if you like it a little lumpy and bumpy - use a potato masher and mash to your heart's delight!
Place the cauliflower mixture into a saucepan; stir in milk and cheese. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is hot.




Cream of Broccoli Soup

4 cups chicken broth
1 baking potato, peeled and quartered
4 to 6 cups broccoli (use 6 if you want to leave it chunky)
1/2 to 1 cup cream or milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Bring chicken broth, potato, and broccoli to a boil. Boil for 20 minutes or until vegetables are very tender. Blend soup in a blender until smooth. Pour back into pot and add cream and salt and pepper. Reheat, but do not boil.