Cauliflower Cheddar Soup

So I made this soup last night and it was cheap, delicious, and easy.  The holy trinity, if you will.  Since Mr. Snoop liked it too, I thought I'd share.  This will definitely go into our regular rotation. 

Also, did you know that it is May and our heat is on?  True story.  Gotta love the Great White North.  Anyway, here she is.  I think this originally came from some sort of Martha Stewart publication.  Maybe Everyday Food. 

Cauliflower Cheddar Soup
- 3 tb butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 head cauliflower, cut up into florets
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1.5 cups white cheddar, grated
- Cayenne pepper, for sprinkling

Saute onion in butter.  Add cauliflower florets and saute until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.  Add broth and water. 

[Side Note: I used those broth flavor packet thingies--3 in 4 cups of water.  They recommend a 4 to 4 ratio but I thought that seemed like too much.  So you might want to water down your broth.  Or not.  Whatever.]

Bring to a boil and simmer until cauliflower is soft, 15 - 20 minutes.  Then puree the whole thing with an immersion or regular blender.  Stir in cheddar cheese and sprinkle individual servings with cayenne.  Delicious!