Zupas Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup

Katelin works as a dental assistant.  Every week (or more) the office buys lunch at Zupas and she always gets this soup.  Who can blame her?  Why try something new when this is  oh, so good? (thanks to theroyalcook.blogspot.com for the knockoff recipe!)

The Recipe:

• 2 T butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 c. milk
• 1 1/2 c. water 
• 1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
• 1 head (2 1/2 lbs) cauliflower, cut into 1" chunks
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 c. Pepper Jack cheese, shredded

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook until golden (about 10 min), stirring occasionally.
3. Whisk in flour and salt.
4. Gradually stir in milk, broth, and water. 
5. Add cauliflower and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low and cover.  Simmer until cauliflower is tender (about 15 min)
7. In small batches, bend cauliflower until smooth.
8. Return to pot and heat over medium heat until hot.
9. Stir in cheese until melted.

Excellent adds: bacon, extra cheese