Cauliflower Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 3 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 12 c minced onion
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 23 c long grain or converted rice
• 14 tsp white pepper
• 5 c chicken broth
• 23 to 1 c grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp minced parsley

Directions

1. Wash cauliflower and
2. separate into flowerets set aside
3. In a large saucepan melt butter
4. Saute onion until soft and transparent
5. Stir in garlic
6. Saute briefly being careful not to burn
7. Stir in rice and coat with butter
8. Add pepper to broth bring to a boil
9. Lower heat to simmer
10. Leave uncovered and cook 20 minutes
11. Add cauliflower cover
12. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes until cauliflower is just tender
13. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley Serve hot from the pot
14. Serve in wide rimmed soup bowls
15. Add extra cheese if desired
16. Makes 4 to 6 servings