Cauliflower Cheddar Soup

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 large head cauliflower, chopped

4 cups chicken stock

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup half and half

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

In a large, heavy bottomed pot heat olive oil and sautee onion and celery until soft. Add cauliflower, stock and salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is soft enough to mash with the back of a spoon. Add cheese until melted, then half and half. Remove from heat.

Use an immersion blender to puree soup, or puree in blender in batches.

Serves 4