Cheesy Vegetable Chowder

This was a super yummy dinner on a cold and rainy night.  Also, it's one of those soups that tastes like it was more work than it is - seriously, you could have this on the table in 30 minutes:

2 TBSP butter

1/2c onion, chopped

1c carrots, finely chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 TBSP garlic, minced

4c vegetable broth

2c cauliflower

1 TBSP all-purpose flour

1/2c water

2/3c milk

2c broccoli florets

2c cheddar cheese

1.  In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter.

2.  Add the onions, carrots, and celery; saute 3-5 minutes, or until tender.

3.  Add garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4.  Add broth and cauliflower; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is tender.

5.  Combine flour and water, then add to pot.  Allow to continue simmering another 5-10 minutes.

6.  Add milk and broccoli.  Simmer until heated through and broccoli is tender.

7.  Add cheese and stir until completely melted. 

 Served with buttermilk biscuits for dipping.