Cauli-Cheeseburger Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tsp olive oil

• 1/2 cup diced onions

• 1/2 cup diced celery

• 1 tsp garlic, minced

• 1 lb lean ground beef (I used 96/4)

• 4 cups beef broth

• 2 bags of frozen cauliflower florets (two 10 ounce bags)

• 1 tsp mustard

• 1 tsp dried basil

• 1.5 tsp dried parsley

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• 1.5 tsp garlic salt

• 1/4 cup whole milk

• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

• 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil, onion, celery and garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent, 2-3 minutes.

2. Add ground beef. Break apart the meat and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.

3. Add beef broth, frozen cauliflower, basil, parsley, tomato paste, diced tomatoes and garlic salt. Bring broth to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Stir occasionally and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender.

4. Break larger pieces of cauliflower apart to bite size pieces and then add milk, nutritional yeast and cheddar cheese. Stir together until fully melted and remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.