Vegan /Dairy Free Cauliflower & Carrot Soup

Vegan /Dairy Free Cauliflower & Carrot Soup


Makes ~ 6 servings


INGREDIENTS:
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium organic carrot, finely diced
1/4^th cup organic celery, chopped into bite sized pieces
2 ½ cups water
½ cup organic northern beans from can
½ cup onion, finely chopped
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp basil
dash of cayenne or smoked paprika

CHEESE SAUCE:
3 Tbsp vegan butter
1/4^th cup gluten free flour or coconut flour
2 cups coconut milk or your choice dairy free milk
1.5 cups nutritional yeast



DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large pot combine cauliflower, carrots, onion, celery and water. Bring to a boil and add spices.
   
2. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 min.
   
3. Meanwhile using a smaller sauce pan add the butter to pan on medium heat. Once butter has melted add the 1/4^th cup flour and whisk until flour has absorbed all butter. Slowly add the milk and whisk for about 30 sec.
   
4. Cook on medium heat for about 3-5 min to heat up the milk and slightly thicken the milk sauce. Add the nutritional yeast and stir.
    
5. Pour Cheese sauce into large pot with veggies and stir. Add the norther beans now. Cook for another 3-5 min with lid on.
6. Serve immediately.